The Readers Grow Into Leaders Literacy Program kicked off at Benson Public School in Windsor, Ontario on Friday, October 15th with the Grade 3 students.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLrBzt-UIlY

 

After the author visit, the students were surprised to learn they would each receive a free signed copy of The Greenhouse Kids, Dan Delion's Secret.

 

I received a nice email from the Vice Principal, Anne Muzzin, who said, "I took pictures today of our children druing lunch on the playground and it warmed my heart. They were sitting on the steps, the playground equipment, and the grass, reading your book. We appreciate these kinds of opportunities for our children. Thanks,"

 

Anne Muzzin

Vice Principal

Benson Public School

 

Here are some pictures that Anne Muzzin sent to me:

 

 

The Sponsors who made this event possible, are:

 

Kathleen Sturba, Royal LePage Binder Real Estate

Robyn McGregor

Mark and Joanne Goggin

 

Students will be sending these Sponsors and the author a thank you letter soon.

 

One boy was so excited that he kissed his book after having it signed. He also whispers into my ear that he's my number one fan. Here is his video:

 

 

On Wednesday, October 20th, I visited HD Taylor Public School. The presentation went well, and an email was received from Principal, Debra Laforet who said, "Thank you for the gift of your presence! The children were inspired by your reading and the discussion that followed. We would be happy to write thank you letters to our sponsors. Thanks again,"

 

Debra Laforet

Principal

HD Taylor Public School

 

Sponsors for this session included:

 

Ned Colovic, Ned Colovic Insurance & Financial Services Ltd.

Brian Popp, Popp Parete Russo Chartered Accountants

Dr. Stephanie Medoro & Dr. Marisa Serra, Complete Chiropractic

Josephine Bobbie

Dr. Madeline Crnec, Heritage Tree Healing Arts Centre

 

 

A big thank you to all Sponsors who support the Readers Grow Into Leaders Literacy Program.

 

Everyone is invited to the Spooktacular Halloween Book Launch Parties...you won't want to miss it!

 

The first Spooktacular Book Launch Party takes place at:

 

Join Children's Author, Shelley Awad, at the Scare House, in the Sobey's Plaza, 222 Amy Croft Drive, in Tecumseh for a fun and scary Book Launch Party from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22nd and Saturday, October 23rd.

 

The cost is $10.00 per person to enter the Scare House. Watch out for things that go bump in the night!

 

The second Spooktacular Book Launch Party takes place at:

 

Join Children's Author, Shelley Awad, at the House of Shalom Youth Centre, 247 Brock Street in Amherstburg for a fun and scary Book Launch Party from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on October 28th, 29th and 30th.

 

The cost is $6.00 per person. Find your way through the scary maze, and watch out for things that go bump in the night in the haunted mansion!

 

One more thing...beware of Pete, the ghost of the caretaker. Many years ago, Pete was the caretaker at the now reformed school. Pete had an accident and fell off the roof. His spirit has remained as he roams the hallways...and meet Lucinda the Ladybug!

 

Awad will be available to sign all books, including The Greenhouse Kids, Dan Delion's Secret, and the recently released 2nd mysterious adventure, Ghost Walk. Books are $13.00 each, or two for $25.00 (taxes included).

 

For more information, please call 519-979-2041 or view the poster. See you there!

 

Upcoming Events

 

October 21st - Leamington Writers Meeting - Shelley Awad will present the Windsor Public School Book Fair with Local Children's Authors

 

October 22nd - Spooktacular Book Launch Party at the Scare House in the Sobey's Plaza on Amy Croft Drive in Tecumseh, ON. See story above.

 

October 23rd - Spooktacular Book Launch Party at the Scare House in the Sobey's Plaza on Amy Croft Drive in Tecumseh, ON. See story above.

 

October 23rd - Book Signing at Chapters Devonshire Mall, Windsor, ON from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

 

October 25th - Readers Grow Into Leaders Literacy Program at King Edward Public School, Windsor, ON

 

October 28, 29, 30 - Spooktacular Book Launch Party at the Haunted House of Shalom, 247 Brock Street, Amherstburg, ON. See story above.

 

November 1 - Readers Grow Into Leaders Literacy Program at Dougall Public School, Windsor, ON

 

November 3 - Readers Grow Into Leaders Literacy Program at Northwood Public School, Windsor, ON

 

November 19 - Readers Grow Into Leaders Literacy Program at Mill St. Public School, Leamington, ON

 

November 20 - Book signing at From the Heart, Ottawa Street, Windsor, ON

 

November 24 - Readers Grow Into Leaders Literacy Program at Queen Elizabeth Public School, Leamington, ON

 

November 25 - Readers Grow Into Leaders Literacy Program at Roseville Public School, Windsor, ON

 

November 26 - Readers Grow Into Leaders Literacy Program at Brock Public School, Windsor, ON

 

November 27 - Book signing at Indigo, Lakeshore, Ontario from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

 

Check our Events Calendar frequently at http://greenhousekids.com/events

 

 

Happy Hauntings!

 

Shelley Awad

Children's Author

The Greenhouse Kids

1-800-665-2124