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I happened upon a wonderfully perceptive reflection by a grade 5 student from Richland Academy from a notification on google. And then, on Silver Birch day, I got to meet the actual young man who wrote that reflection. He asked me to sign the paper copy of his essay — and it was one of the proudest moments of my life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Denise Anderson, for snapping this great photo from the back of the crowd. What a totally amazing day!!!!

 

This is a photo of our Red Maple book signing! Tuyet’s daughter Bria, Tuyet, Praveen — who sent me this pic — Tuyet’s son Luke, and me. Thanks for sending the pic, Praveen!

What a fabulous Northern Forest of Reading series of events it was last week. The volunteers worked tirelessly. Special thanks to Meredith Gilbert Tutching, our own energizer bunny. The toughest job fell to the students, especially those who carried the signs and made the speeches about their favourite books and authors, like this young lady from North Bay.

If someone just walked by this little sticker, they might think a student had “issues” but as the author of Making Bombs for Hitler, I am thrilled!

Kari Trogen (co-author of Margaret and the Moth Tree) snapped this shot at the Thunder Bay Forest of Reading day.

What a great time with Martin Springett,(myself) Janet Wilson, Kevin Sylvester and Natalie Hyde. Seated is Kari Trogen, Becky Citra and Brit Trogen.

 

I had a very interesting experience last Monday! I was set to do a google talk “virtual visit” with Manitouwadge students 1173 kilometers away. At the appointed time, as the students were assembling, the northern internet reception became very spotty. There was not enough strength to transmit my image to the students, and on my end, I could neither see them nor hear them! But we persevered. Sandra Woodrow, the library technician at Manitouawdge Public School typed me questions and prompts and I answered them. Just goes to show that there’s always a way!