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Children’s Book Author Visits Searingtown School
Stephanie Calmenson takes Q&A from Herricks students.
On April 4 Herricks students at the Searingtown School were able to meet prolific author Stephanie Calmenson, author of more than 100 books. Calmenson engaged all grades with her stories about her dog Rosie, the featured canine in the book “Rosie – a Visiting Dog ’s Story.”
Students learned about visiting dogs and how to behave when confronting a strange dog, as described in the book “May I Pet Your Dog?” Our younger students lovedhearing her read “Birthday at the Panda Palace.”
Calmenson talked about the writing process, including the different genres of writing, describing the “choices and challenges” she contemplates when startinga new book - should her book be fiction or nonfiction; prose or poetry.
She emphasized the importance of having a plan that included doing research, talking to experts, and reading. Calmenson also shared her writing drafts with the students, showing them the process of rejection, revision and acceptance. She enthusiastically encouraged the students to follow their dreams, just as she did when she decided to become an author.
Mrs. Genara DiGirolomo and Mrs. Peggy Bosco put much effort into making the day a huge success. The library looks forward to working together next year to provide another fantastic learning experience.
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