Steve Metzger is the award-wining author of many children's books, including "The Way I Act" (Character Development), "Pluto Visits Earth" (Science), and "Yes, I Can Listen" (California Reading Association Honor Book). During his lively interaction presentations, Steve will: - Read and discuss his new graphic novel, "The Bumble Brothers: Crazy for Comics!" - Connect his books to attributes of mindfulness, including positively expressing feelings, making good decisions, paying attention, kindness, confidence, resilience, and gratitude. - Discuss the importance of writing ("Lincoln and Grace") and developing "Voice," one of the six traits of writing ("Toto's Story"). - Show how a picture book is created--from idea to publication. - Introduce his brand-new, kid-friendly graphic-novel series, "The Bumble Brothers." There will be time for a Q&A. Steve will personally sign pre-ordered books during his visit. Time for Q&A and signing books. (www.stevemetzgerbooks.com.)
Anthony Bambrola, Davis Elementary School, New Rochelle, NY (Kgt – 2nd grade) "On behalf of the Davis Elementary community, I want to thank you for your energy and enthusiasm shared with our students two weeks ago. We received a lot of positive feedback from our community on the visit - especially from the most important base...the students."
Kelsey LaPort, (PARP) Tamarac School, Holtsville, NY (Kgt. – 5th Grade) "Thank you for being such a great guest, we loved having you visit!"
Tova Markowitz, Reading Specialist, Lido Elementary School, Long Beach, NY (K-2 + 3-5) "Thank you for enhancing shared literacy and the love for reading and writing to children. The kids were overjoyed about meeting an author."
NOTE: DISTRICTS WISHING TO BOOK THIS PROGRAM for PARP MUST CONTACT ARTS IN EDUCATION PRIOR TO BOOKING.
