On Friday May 11, 2012, Charlie and I returned to Bovenschen School in Warren, Michigan. To those in the know, the school is nicknamed “the Bove.” That’s pretty cool. Much better than “homework central,” “indoor recess,” or “principal’s office.” Because we visited the Bove just last year, we decided to tweak our program. You know, [...]
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As far as Mondays go, today was unexpectedly good. Charlie and I visited Beck Centennial Elementary in Macomb, Michigan. We began by talking with the kindergartners in the library. Great kids and teachers! It’s difficult to say who enjoyed our presentation more. There were smiles all around. After that 25 minutes of hard work (kidding!) [...]
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Today, March 21, 2012, was one of those days where Charlie and I didn’t dare blink. Zoom! We visited Beacon Tree Elementary in the morning (we’ll be back tomorrow and post a write-up later). Zoom! We cruised over to Morgan Elementary in Shelby Township, Michigan. Zoom! We scarfed a quick Jimmy John’s lunch with Media [...]
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Today, February 27, 2012, Charlie and I visited two elementary schools in Hemlock, Michigan. First we met with the kindergartners and first graders at Hemlock Elementary. (Wonder where the school got its name?!) Can you guess the school’s mascot? No, not Charlie! He’s a visiting author. Look behind him on the walls. There’s an athletic [...]
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After a month in which rain fell 75% of the days, this past Saturday bloomed beautifully at Claire’s Day in Maumee, OH. We couldn’t have requested a better day–sun, shine, and the seventies. Maybe even the eighties by the time the sun rode high. Add all that up, and perfection appeared on the right side [...]
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(Author Charles David Clasman thrills students with the story of how he became a writer) Thank you, Wayne Trail Elementary in Maumee, Ohio! Thank you for inviting us to your school. Thank you for reading our books. And thank you to Dr. Lonny Rivera (the school principal) for introducing us to Chipotle Mexican Grill. Yum! [...]
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Whirlwind day yesterday. Charlie and I visited two schools on the east side of Michigan, just off the coast of Lake Huron. The morning started out great with a delicious breakfast special at Wimpy’s Place, a friendly family diner in downtown Lexington, MI. If you’re ever in the area, stop in. We hear the hamburgers [...]
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Last Thursday Charlie and I visited Crissman Elementary in Shelby Township, MI. It was a return visit, and one we won’t soon forget. The students wouldn’t allow it! In fact, the students and Media Specialist Courtney Conley made us feel extremely welcome. We were treated like returning rock stars. Many of the students lent their [...]
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Today Charlie and I visited with the kindergartners through 5th graders at Holden Elementary in Sterling Heights, MI. We performed 3 shows to sold-out crowds. Okay, so the tickets were free and no one actually had to have one. We still had a blast. So did the students and some of their teachers. Don’t think [...]
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On Tuesday, Charlie and I visited two schools and a public library in the area known as the Maple Valley Community. Our busy day began in Vermontville, MI at Maplewood School. There we met with the 4-6th graders for a mid-morning book talk, which included a t-shirt and Knightscares book giveaway to three lucky winners. [...]
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