2015-2016 School Year
October 15 - Geoff Rodkey
Geoff Rodkey is the author of the hilarious Tapper Twins series, as well as the action and adventure series, The Chronicles of Egg. He will be visiting students in grades 3rd-5th. Find out more about Geoff at his website: geoffrodkey.com
November 4th - Donna Washington
All Braeside students are in for a treat with a special storytelling from Donna Washington! There will be two different performances: one for MyPath-2nd and one for 3rd-5th. Learn more about Donna at her website: dlwstoryteller.com.
November 13th - Catherine Driscoll
Catherine Driscoll is a local author who has worked with Braeside students for many years as a group leader for our annual Writers' Conference. This year, we are pleased to have her visit our school, to talk about the writing process with our MyPath students, as well as giving a writing workshop to students in 4th-5th grades. Find out more about Catherine at her website: thetownturkey.com.
November 16th - Bill Buczinsky
It's a poetry extravaganza with Bill Buczinsky! Bill will be spending the day with all Braeside students, introducing the process of writing and performing poetry. This will continue into connected events at our Book Fair, with a performance from Bill the night of November 18th, followed by a culminating student "poetry slam" the night of November 19th.
December 11th - Liesl Shurtliff
Liesl Shurtliff, a_uthor of the popular books Rump and Jack, will be visiting students in grades 3rd-5th for writing workshops. We can't wait to meet her! Find out more about Lisel at her website: lieslshurtliff.com.
January 26th - Valerie Bodden
Valerie Bodden writes nonfiction books in every topic you can imagine. How does she do it? She uses research! Valerie will be working with all students to teach about how the research process is involved in writing. Find out more about Valerie at her website: valeriebodden.com.
Geoff Rodkey is the author of the hilarious Tapper Twins series, as well as the action and adventure series, The Chronicles of Egg. He will be visiting students in grades 3rd-5th. Find out more about Geoff at his website: geoffrodkey.com
November 4th - Donna Washington
All Braeside students are in for a treat with a special storytelling from Donna Washington! There will be two different performances: one for MyPath-2nd and one for 3rd-5th. Learn more about Donna at her website: dlwstoryteller.com.
November 13th - Catherine Driscoll
Catherine Driscoll is a local author who has worked with Braeside students for many years as a group leader for our annual Writers' Conference. This year, we are pleased to have her visit our school, to talk about the writing process with our MyPath students, as well as giving a writing workshop to students in 4th-5th grades. Find out more about Catherine at her website: thetownturkey.com.
November 16th - Bill Buczinsky
It's a poetry extravaganza with Bill Buczinsky! Bill will be spending the day with all Braeside students, introducing the process of writing and performing poetry. This will continue into connected events at our Book Fair, with a performance from Bill the night of November 18th, followed by a culminating student "poetry slam" the night of November 19th.
December 11th - Liesl Shurtliff
Liesl Shurtliff, a_uthor of the popular books Rump and Jack, will be visiting students in grades 3rd-5th for writing workshops. We can't wait to meet her! Find out more about Lisel at her website: lieslshurtliff.com.
January 26th - Valerie Bodden
Valerie Bodden writes nonfiction books in every topic you can imagine. How does she do it? She uses research! Valerie will be working with all students to teach about how the research process is involved in writing. Find out more about Valerie at her website: valeriebodden.com.
2014-2015 School Year
October 21 - George Hagen (presentation for 4th & 5th Grade Students)
George Hagen is author the new book, Gabriel Finley & the Raven's Riddle, a book that has been compared to Harry Potter, The Golden Compass, and The Mysterious Benedict Society. Learn more about Mr. Hagen and his book at the website www.georgehagen.com.
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January 16 - John Madormo (writing workshop for 4th & 5th grade students)
John Madormo is Chicago area screenwriter, author and college professor. He is the author of the Charlie Collier mystery series. His workshop, The Elements of Storytelling, will help prepare 4th and 5th grade students for this year's Writers Conference. Learn more about Mr. Madormo and his Charlie Collier series as his website.
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January 27 - Adam Gidwitz (presentation for 3rd-5th grade students)
Adam Gidwitz is the author of the popular Tale Dark & Grimm series. His books are a favorite of many Braeside students! Learn more about Mr. Gidwitz and his books at his website www.adamgidwitz.com.
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April 15 - Jarrett Krosoczka (presentation for MyPath, 2nd and 3rd grade)
Jarrett Krosoczka is the multi-talented author and artist of the Lunch Lady series, the Punk Farm books, Peanut Butter & Jellyfish, and more. Learn more about Mr. Krosoczka at his website www.studiojjk.com
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2013-2014 School Year
September 17 - Steve Cotler (presentations for 3rd-5th grade students)
Steve Cotler is the author of the Cheesie Mack series! Read about Steve Cotler's books at www.CheesieMack.com
**Thank you to the Braeside PTO for providing the funding to make this visit possible!**
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October 9th - Kate and Sarah Klise (presentations for K-5 students)
Sisters Kate and Sarah Klise are the author and illustrator of many books including Regarding the Fountain and Stand Straight, Ella Kate. Learn more about Kate and Sarah at their website www.kateandsarahklise.com
**Thank you to the Braeside PTO and 112 Educational Foundation for providing the funding to make this visit possible!**
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October 16th - Sally Walker (presentations for 1st-5th grade students)
Sally Walker is the author of many nonfiction books including Fossil Fish Found Alive: Discovering the Coelacanth and Written in Bone: Buried Lives of Jamestown and Colonial Maryland. Learn more about Sally's books at www.sallywalker.com
**Thank you to the Braeside PTO for providing the funding to make this visit possible!**
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May 1st - Rob Buyea
Rob Buyea is the author of the author of the books Because of Mr. Terupt and Mr. Terupt Falls Again. Find out more about Rob at his website, www.robbuyea.com
**Thank you to the Braeside PTO for providing the funding to make this visit possible!**
October 21 - George Hagen (presentation for 4th & 5th Grade Students)
George Hagen is author the new book, Gabriel Finley & the Raven's Riddle, a book that has been compared to Harry Potter, The Golden Compass, and The Mysterious Benedict Society. Learn more about Mr. Hagen and his book at the website www.georgehagen.com.
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January 16 - John Madormo (writing workshop for 4th & 5th grade students)
John Madormo is Chicago area screenwriter, author and college professor. He is the author of the Charlie Collier mystery series. His workshop, The Elements of Storytelling, will help prepare 4th and 5th grade students for this year's Writers Conference. Learn more about Mr. Madormo and his Charlie Collier series as his website.
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January 27 - Adam Gidwitz (presentation for 3rd-5th grade students)
Adam Gidwitz is the author of the popular Tale Dark & Grimm series. His books are a favorite of many Braeside students! Learn more about Mr. Gidwitz and his books at his website www.adamgidwitz.com.
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April 15 - Jarrett Krosoczka (presentation for MyPath, 2nd and 3rd grade)
Jarrett Krosoczka is the multi-talented author and artist of the Lunch Lady series, the Punk Farm books, Peanut Butter & Jellyfish, and more. Learn more about Mr. Krosoczka at his website www.studiojjk.com
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2013-2014 School Year
September 17 - Steve Cotler (presentations for 3rd-5th grade students)
Steve Cotler is the author of the Cheesie Mack series! Read about Steve Cotler's books at www.CheesieMack.com
**Thank you to the Braeside PTO for providing the funding to make this visit possible!**
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October 9th - Kate and Sarah Klise (presentations for K-5 students)
Sisters Kate and Sarah Klise are the author and illustrator of many books including Regarding the Fountain and Stand Straight, Ella Kate. Learn more about Kate and Sarah at their website www.kateandsarahklise.com
**Thank you to the Braeside PTO and 112 Educational Foundation for providing the funding to make this visit possible!**
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October 16th - Sally Walker (presentations for 1st-5th grade students)
Sally Walker is the author of many nonfiction books including Fossil Fish Found Alive: Discovering the Coelacanth and Written in Bone: Buried Lives of Jamestown and Colonial Maryland. Learn more about Sally's books at www.sallywalker.com
**Thank you to the Braeside PTO for providing the funding to make this visit possible!**
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May 1st - Rob Buyea
Rob Buyea is the author of the author of the books Because of Mr. Terupt and Mr. Terupt Falls Again. Find out more about Rob at his website, www.robbuyea.com
**Thank you to the Braeside PTO for providing the funding to make this visit possible!**