Saturday, November 14, 2009

Chocolate Blessings to Students and Staff

A warm (melted chocolate) thank you to the students and staff at Milton Hershey School.

On Friday, I spent the day on their beautiful campus, signing books, meeting with students, and sharing the research and writing process for their two centennial books. It truly was an honor to celebrate their centennial with them. Thank you for asking me to write these books. Thank you for welcoming me into your hearts and home.

For those little oak trees at the elementary school, remember to plant your roots, reach for the stars, and grow to be mighty oaks. I know you can do it. It's now your turn to share The Growing Story of Milton Hershey School with family and friends.

For the "quiet" middle-school students up on the hill, ride that roller coaster with gusto, and scream like you mean it. (I have no doubt that everyone will hear you and know the Hershey spirit that lives within you.) It's your turn to write the second part to Diary of a Milt. I hope to one day open my mailbox and find a signed copy of your book waiting for me.

I will remember this day with warm memories.

With HERSHEY Hugs,
Carol

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Applause for Alison Ashley Formento!!!!!


Former Writing for Children student, Alison Ashley Formento, has announced her first picture book! This Tree Counts! is scheduled for release in March 2010 by Albert Whitman and Company.

Cheers! Cheers! Cheers! (I hope she sends me a signed copy when it's hot off the press!)

Monday, November 2, 2009

Thank You to Circleville Elementary!

Amber Brown and I want to thank the crews from Circleville Elementary School for their wonderful thank you notes and cards. They are currently decorating my office to inspire me as I work on three science fair books for curious students just like you!

THANK YOU!

Carol, Amber Brown =^..^=, and Junie B., too =^..^=

P.S. If you click on the photo, you can read the notes!