Category: News stories

What is Wonder Bread? Virtual visiting with students of Waukon IA

It was such a pleasure to have three one hour Skype sessions with Waukon students, each about a different novel in my WWII trilogy. My favorite question of the day? Why was the bread called Wonder Bread in Stolen Girl!

First up was 7th grade and Making Bombs for Hitler.
Next up, 8th grade and The War Below.
Last up: 6th grade and Stolen Girl!

A child escaping war: presentation modifiable for any grade level

  • Yellow Cedar nominee
  • AdriftAtSea_website
    Golden Oak winner

Students need tools to develop empathy for those among us who have fled war, terror and prejudice. Marsha’s two non-fiction books from the perspective of a real child escaping after war are a perfect tool to step into the shoes of a young person in the midst of this terrible circumstance. 

Young people are engaged by these true stories. Interviewing the real people behind these books had a profound effect on Marsha herself. Using her books Adrift at Sea and Too Young to Escape, Marsha can speak to students in an age appropriate way about this urgent issue. Sample grade ranges that work well for these presentations:

grades 1 – 2,  grades 3 – 4,  grades 6 – 8.

Marsha has also spoken to high school, adult groups and professional groups on this topic.

Gratitude

On the last day of a whirlwind week, a teacher waited in line amidst the students after my morning session at Sands Montessori. She gave me this note and told me that she expected to be bored by my presentation, but was pleasantly surprised. I cherish this kind of feedback. Thank you, Linda! What a great way to end my face to face presentations for 2019!

Last day in the Cincinnati area

This avid reader at Sands Montessori saved a spot on her cast for me.
This is me with Media Specialist Robyn Appino of Sands Montessori. I was honored by a warm welcome and many great questions.
These three students did a fine introduction to 800 of their peers for my visit to Camp Ernst MS in Burlington KY. It takes a LOT of courage to stand in front of your peers to do that. Thank you!
800 students sat on bleachers on opposite sides of the auditorium, which made it an interesting experience for presenting. I ended up twirling a lot so I could see individual students’ faces.