Inspiring a Passion for Reading and Learning
This two-day visit was IRW’s 11th time to Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School and we always love a chance to cross Eggemoggin Reach. And, in fact, most of our day one workshops were held in “The Reach,” the beautiful performing arts center, so aptly named, where Annie took them on a journey to South Korea. Seventh and […]
Swan’s Island Elementary School Anne Sibley O’Brien encouraged students at Swan’s Island Elementary School to jump into becoming writers and artists — now! In her all-school presentation, Annie discussed life in South Korea and delighted students by introducing herself in Korean. Students in grades K-2 shared in a read aloud of I’m New Here with Annie. […]
Milbridge Elementary School truly embraced Annie’s books and delved deep into the content by plastering the hallway walls with fabulous Korean-inspired projects; descriptions and pictures of how it feels to be new, and comparing the Korean legend of Hong Kil-Dong to that of Robin Hood. Grades 3-4 created Korean flags and fans and translated […]
“Are you in peace?” (in Korean) is how Anne Sibley O’Brien greeted Charlotte Elementary School students, as she explained the different ways of greeting people based on their status in society. Having grown up in Korea, Anne really grew up in two cultures and found human differences to be fascinating and beautiful. She shares her […]
Kimberly Ridley started out her spring 2018 school tour on MDI at Mount Desert Elementary (MDES), followed by a visit to Pemetic Elementary in Southwest Harbor, before a stop in Washington County. She finished up her visits at Conners Emerson Elementary School in Bar Harbor. “Have you ever seen a comb jelly in real life?” […]
“Are you ready for some time travel?” That’s how science writer Kimberly Ridley hooked her readers as they delved into her latest book Extreme Survivors: Animals that Time Forgot. IRW journeyed with Kim deep into Washington County to visit both Princeton and Woodland elementary schools. Kids in grades Pre-K to 2 at Princeton worked with […]
Elizabeth Atkinson delighted in bringing her book “The Island of Beyond” to students at the North Haven Community School. Teacher Nikole Seeger enthusiastically led students in grades 5 – 8 in their reading and exploration of the book in anticipation of Elizabeth’s visit. The whole group gathered to hear an overview presentation which included the […]
Fairy trees, imaginary apartments, and creative inventions greeted IRW and author Ellen Potter during a whirlwind tour of three schools in Washington County. The first stop was at Pembroke Elementary where projects based on her three books (“Piper Green and the Fairy Tree,” “Olivia Kidney” and “Slob”) adorned the hallways and classrooms. The pre-K to […]
May Day greeted Kelly Cunnane and IRW Program Director Ruth Feldman with lots of spring sun and a great welcome at Vinalhaven School. Kelly is dynamic and shares many elements of her time in Kenya through her book, “For You Are a Kenyan Child,” and the many artifacts she has collected over the years. The […]
Islesboro Central School students welcomed IRW and nonfiction author and “curiosity facilitator” Mary Cerullo along with her book, “City Fish, Country Fish,” on April 10. Mary met with the students in small groups to discuss the book and its focus on habitats and characteristics of tropical and cold water fish. Kindergarteners and first graders showed […]
