Manor Oaks Celebrates Author Day 2013

Manor Oaks Elementary School students celebrated Author Day on March 19 with children’s author and illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky.

At each assembly, students learned how an illustrator thinks, matches pictures to words and how pictures get printed.

Mr. Zelinsky shared his inspiration for illustrations featured in his children’s books, like “Z is for Moose.” He answered many questions asked by the engaged audience and sketched detailed illustrations, right before their eyes.

In the evening, Mr. Zelinsky spoke at Family Reading Night to over 40 families who came to share their love of reading with their children and to listen to Mr. Zelinsky read some of his favorite books.

Manor Oaks Author Day and Family Reading Night was organized and run by Ms. Christine Sciarrotto, a Manor Oaks first grade teacher, and is sponsored by the Manor OaksPTA.

Mr. Zelinsky has received many awards including the 1998 Caldecott Medal for his illustrated retelling of Rapunzel, as well as Caldecott Honors for three of his other books: Hansel and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin and Swamp Angel.

Editorial note: the above article was written by teacher Christine Sciarrotto.

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