Join us for an evening of conversation with author and anthropologist Ruth Behar as she discusses her highly acclaimed coming-of-age novel Lucky Broken Girl, on Thursday, May 3, at 6:30pm at PS 321. ... [Continue Reading]
Through the efforts of the MTW committee, up to 15 children’s book authors and illustrators come to our library and meet with our children each year, sharing their work, talking about their artistic processes, and answering questions from the children. The visit is followed by a brown bag lunch, during which grade teachers and MTW committee members meet and visit with the authors. Each grade typically hosts two visits.
Schedule for Remainder of School Year
- Hosting author visits (setting up lobby, escorting authors through building, facilitating and enjoying) the presentations
- Setting up and facilitating the post-visit brown-bag lunch with the teachers
- Designing and hanging author posters, blogging about visits for the PS 321 website
- Book ordering and scheduling author visits
Livvie Mann, Monday Dec 14
Betsy Lewin, Thursday, Jan 21
Emily Arnold McCully, Wednesday, Jan 27
Brett Helquist, Wednesday, Feb 24
Johan Olander, Thursday, March 10
Nancy Carpenter, Thursday, March 17
Isabel Hill, Monday, May 9
Volunteer Jobs
Time Commitment
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It is a wonderful opportunity to meet some extremely accomplished (and personable) authors and illustrators, and share in our children’s enthusiasm as they “Meet the Writers. Hosting days typically require 3-1/2 hours. There is some minimal pre- and post- visit preparation necessary. Parents can host as many or as few author visits as they wish. The committee is always open to parent participation.
Co-Chairs:
Lizanne Hart
Katie Sammis
Steve Sheinkin to Visit Fifth Grade Classes on 5/27
Meet the Writers welcomes Steve Sheinkin to 5th Grade on May 27, 2016. A native of New York City (and a few other places along the way), Steve loved action stories and outdoor ... [Continue Reading]
Kate Hosford to visit 3rd Grade on April 20, 2016
We are thrilled to welcome Kate Hosford to PS 321. Kate will visit Third Graders on Wednesday, April 20. Kate graduated from Amherst College in 1988 with a degree in English and Philosophy. Before ... [Continue Reading]
Emily Arnold McCully to visit Second Grade on Jan 27
We are thrilled to welcome Emily Arnold McCully to PS 321 on Wednesday, Jan 27, 2016. Emily was born in Galesburg, Illinois, but grew up in New York City. She loved drawing and reading from a young ... [Continue Reading]
Elizabeth (Livvie) Mann to visit Fourth Grade on 12/14/15
Elizabeth (Livvie) Mann authored her “Wonders of the World” series following her experiences as a New York City public school teacher. Formerly on staff at PS 321 as a second grade teacher, she holds ... [Continue Reading]
Fall Meet the Writers Committee Meeting
Interested in children’s literature, books in general or just looking for a new volunteer outlet at PS 321? You are welcome to join Meet the Writers for our first meeting of the year this Friday, ... [Continue Reading]
September Meetings
Help us build our community. Please join us for our remaining September kick-off meetings. Everyone is welcome! Lunchroom Information Session for Kindergarten Parents on 9/28 at 8:40-9.30 am in ... [Continue Reading]
Meet the Writers Welcomes Ted Lewin
Ted Lewin will kick off this year's Meet the Writers series with a visit to see our third graders on Friday, October 9, 2015. An avid traveler, many of Lewin's books are inspired by trips to such ... [Continue Reading]
Bryan Collier Visits the 2nd Grade on May 12
BRYAN COLLIER grew up in Pocomoke, Maryland, the youngest of six children. Encouraged to read both at home and at school, his interest in art developed early. He began to paint as a teenager, ... [Continue Reading]
Meet The Writers Committee Members
Meet the Writers is seeking enthusiastic and creative new committee members. All are welcome to join us for our spring meeting on Friday, May 29, 8:30 am (in Liz Phillip’s office). We especially need ... [Continue Reading]
