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 Continue reading
(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 Continue reading
For the third year in a row, Charlie and I will be attending the Alma Highland Festival and Games in Alma, Michigan. Conveniently, we will “forget” our bagpipes at home. Kilts optional but appreciated! Hope to see everyone there this Continue reading
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 Continue reading
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 Continue reading
Prolific author James Patterson has written over 75 books. He has penned young adult stories, romance novels, and non-fiction. He is known best, however, for adult thrillers, especially those starring Alex Cross. Cross is a homicide detective and psychologist who Continue reading
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 Continue reading
Holling C. Holling’s 1941 book Paddle-to-the-Sea was the first grand adventure story I read as a child. Not that I read it in 1941. I’m not that old. I read it in the 70′s. Nevertheless, decades later, I’ve not forgotten Continue reading
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 Continue reading
J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye debuted in 1951, some 60 years ago. 60! That’s a generation and more. Yet the book remains as relevant today as when it first appeared. How and why? Two words. Holden Caulfield. Holden Continue reading