News & School vists

I love visiting classrooms and taking kids on a virtual field trip "down under the pier." I share photos of my real life inspiration, take students through the process of a first messy draft through revisions, talk about book design and the job of the illustrator, and share my excitement of going on adventures in nature, followed up with a fun virtual field trip exploring under the pier at low tide.

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Nell easily engaged my kids and connected with them throughout her visit - which is no easy task when trying to communicate across distance and Zoom. Following her visit, children wrote "Thank You" cards to Nell - one student dictating that her book was "the greatest book I've ever heard in my life!" 

Sara Lev
TK teacher, Larchmont Charter School, Los Angeles, CA
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Nell was lively and engaging from start to finish. The fact that my 1st graders were attentive the entire time is a testament to the talent and passion of the author.

Shauntrell Leaks
1st grade teacher, Clinton Elementary School, Compton, CA
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The kids were totally enthralled while you were reading and were anxious to participate with you during the Q & A section.  They talked about  the book for the rest of the day, so I'd say you were a definite hit! 

Elaine Cimino
2nd grade teacher, Wiesbrook Elementary School, IL

Past Visits:
Apex Elementary School, Apex, North Carolina
Will Rogers Elementary
West Elementary
Wiesbrook Elementary
St. Paul the Apostle Elementary
Mission Viejo Christian School
​Webster Elementary Malibu
Merriam School 2nd grade
​Clinton Ave Elementary School 1st grade
Short Hills Elementary School 1st grade
​Larchmont Charter School TK

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