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Seasons of Fun by Cynthia M. Peebles
A love of books and stories seems almost genetic in my family. Whether entertaining fiction or instructional non–fiction, we have all loved books, from my great–grandmother to Mom, Dad and brother to cousins, aunts and uncles to my niece and nephew. For us, books are seldom solitary things. We choose books for each other, share the ideas we've read or we read together. How fortunate we have been, and how grateful I am to be part of a project that supports family literacy, opening new worlds and creating good fortune for others. Imagine what the world would be like if everyone read and had access to literature and printed information. |
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Walking the Dog by Julie Potluri
When my son, Max, was in fourth grade, he was taking a poetry class that involved having the parents also write poems. I came up with "Walking the Dog" because that is how I start almost every day—I take our black lab, Libby, for a long walk. Max, who is a very good artist, illustrated the poem for his class. |
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My Adventures by Alex Rudd
When I was little I loved hearing stories, and by the time I was in first grade I had decided that I would be a teacher during the week and write books on the weekends. Now, I'm a freshman at Mount Si High School in Snoqualmie, WA, who loves cross country and track (I've had the opportunity to compete in State, Regional and National meets), music, my friends, and my family. When I heard about Say Good Night to Illiteracy, I wanted to write something that promoted literacy. I remembered how much fun I had reading my favorite bedtime stories when I was little and was inspired to write my poem. My dreams may have changed a little since first grade, but I still enjoy writing my own stories and poems and hope to someday help kids discover the joy of reading. I'm excited and honored to be a part of Say Good Night to Illiteracy. |
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Missing the Big Parade by Carmella Van Vleet
Like many writers, I've been writing since a very young age. At twelve, I decided I wanted to write books when I grew up. And now that I am a grown-up, I'm blessed to follow my passion full time. When I visit schools, students often ask me how to become a writer. I always tell them the same thing: if you want to be a good writer, be a good reader. |
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Achoo! In the Deep Blue by Elizabeth Vose
I like reading and animals. I have nine Bettas, two large fish tanks, a giant African millipede, six Muscovy ducks, and one Cornish Bantam (a type of chicken). I play the soprano and tenor recorder, the piano and am learning the flute. I love books because they are the doors to adventures. Books can take you to different countries and even different worlds. A good book can take you on an unbelievable journey, a desperate quest, a wonder-filled adventure or back in time. When I grow up I want to be an author, so that I can guide others on their travels in their imaginations. |
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