Tuesday, May 24th, 2011Each year, Kettering PTA is proud to introduce our students to a published author or illustrator of children's books. The students attend a small assembly where the Author shares their real life experience in writing, publishing and illustrating books. The children interact with the author and get inspired to write great stories as well as learn about a career that they may enjoy in their future. They have the opportunity to get their copy of the author's book signed that day. It is an educational and fun event that the staff and students look forward to.
Our 2011 Featured Author is Caroline ArnoldCaroline Arnold has been writing for children since 1980 and is the award winning author of more than 140 books! She also illustrates many of her books. She began writing books when her children were small and finds inspiration in her travels and love of the natural world. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and a small menagerie of critters! She also teaches part-time in the Writer's Program at UCLA Extension.
 Some of her titles include:
CREATIVE WRITING/ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOPCaroline Arnold, will present a Creative Writing & Illustration Workshop. Students will have a chance to win an opportunity to work in a smaller group with Kettering's guest author. Creative students (1st through 5th only, please) interested in joining Ms. Arnold are asked to submit a drawing, poem, or short story that will be entered into a drawing.
BOOK ORDERCaroline Arnold will make books available for sale. While she is here at Kettering, she will sign books for students. Please see the order form at the bottom of this page to purchase your copies. Order forms are due by Monday, May 23rd. Books will be delivered to each classroom once she has signed them.
For some great reading, check out the titles published by our past visiting authors.
For additional information on the Authors Festival, please contact AuthorsFestival@ketteringpta.org.
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