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Testimonials from EDUCATORS and PARENTS:
"Yet another great [presentation]. You just get better and better."
—Susie Mee, Director, Authors Read Aloud (a Learning Leaders program), New York, NY
"You are by far the best author that we have had in my classroom. The content and your approach are terrific. You obviously know what children enjoy and you relate to them at their level. My students will never forget you."
—Socorrito "Sukie" Claudio, 5th grade teacher, PS 130, Bronx, NY
"I can't say enough good things about your visit! People have been coming up to me all afternoon and evening at baseball telling me that their kids loved today's author visit! My son came home very bummed because it's all the kids in his class were talking about and he missed it!"
—Judy Senft, PTA, Norton School, Cheshire, CT
“I was very impressed by your presentation! Your talk about ‘perseverance and rejection’ was extremely inspirational for both the teachers and students. You are very talented and I was honored to get to meet you! I have NEVER seen the students being so quiet and intrigued!"
—Jennifer Marini, 4th grade teacher, Long Hill School, Shelton, CT
"Your warmth, friendliness, and humor made the children feel comfortable and ready to listen. My students were riveted."
—Terry Ballan, 4th grade teacher, Villa Maria Education Center, Stamford, CT
"Thank you for having such an effect on my son. You rock. Not everyone has such an effect on him. When someone as gifted as you has the opportunity to change the lives of our youth, that is truly rare. Please keep writing children's books."
—Sandra Mpamugo, parent of 4th grader at Kensico School, Valhalla, NY
"The way you allowed the students to see that rejection isn't necessarily a bad thing was fantastic. You brought your talents and career to life. You are truly talented."
—Karie Braca, 5th grade teacher, Villa Maria Education Center, Stamford, CT
"I enjoyed your presentation, especially the idea of rejection. I think that this is an idea that children are not prepared for and you did a dynamite job getting that point across. You definitely inspired my more talented writers."
—Mr. Olson, 4th grade teacher, Norton Elementary School, Cheshire, CT
"I really liked your message! The students enjoyed your personality and the cartoons. I felt you were sincere about helping children become successful in their lives."
—Chris DeGennaro, 4th grade teacher, Sunnyside School, Shelton, CT
"Very motivating. The students were very excited. They said they never expected a cartoonist's job to be so difficult."
—Colleen Reilly, 5th grade teacher, St. Ann, Bridgeport, CT
"Your presentation affected one student very deeply. He is struggling with placing too much pressure on himself to succeed. Your presentation opened his eyes to see that it is alright not to succeed every time."
—Stacy Stanhope, 3rd grade teacher, Villa Maria Education Center, Stamford, CT
"Very positive. I REALLY liked your message about rejection and not giving up. I found your reading your letters of rejection to be both amusing and instructional."
—Betsy Varian, 6th grade teacher, Villa Maria Education Center, Stamford, CT
"Our office manager Brian, his daughter, and his two grandchildren were in the audience for part of your presentation [about persistence]. Brian told me that on the drive home, five-year-old James asked his mom for some candy, and she told him no. Every few minutes, James asked again, and again, and again. Finally his mother asked him why he kept asking her when she told him he couldn't have any candy. His response was, "Because the man said if you keep asking, you will get it."
—Sister Carol Ann, Principal, Villa Maria Education Center, Stamford, CT
"The kids still talk about your assembly you did last year."
—Kristin Cheek, teacher, Norton School, Cheshire, CT
"The students really enjoyed your presentation. They thought you were a lot like themselves which I found interesting...a kind of peer of sorts. A pleasure meeting you."
—Wilma Narciso, librarian, Bethlehem Elementary School, Bethlehem, CT
"I personally really enjoyed it. I myself am interested in writing. Maybe I needed this."
—Elizabeth Olsen, 6th grade teacher, Villa Maria Education Center, Stamford, CT
Testimonials from STUDENTS:
"I wish more people like you did this."
—David, age 10, Norton Elementary School, Cheshire, CT
"I greatly appreciated your visit. It gave me inspiration and peace of mind! Now, thanks to you Marc Nobleman, I decided to continue my book! I also liked that you didn't just talk about how great you are! Also you taught us all never to give up! Way too short! Needs to be two hours long!"
—Katharina, age 12, German School New York, White Plains, NY
"You showed me that if you work at something you can definitely do it. You have a lesson in your name."
—Sam, age 9½, Norton Elementary School, Cheshire, CT
"Honestly, I thought it was perfect. In my opinion, it was the best presentation Huffaker Elementary has ever had. NO JOKE!"
—McCall, age 12, Huffaker Elementary School, Reno, NV
"I really liked—no, LOVED your assembly! It is THE most fun/funny assembly I've seen all year! [It] went ABOVE and BEYOND any assemblies I've seen!"
—Alyssa, age 11, Bobby's Run School, Lumberton, NJ
"I was full of laughter. I was so happy to see you and I think everyone was. I hope to see you back here next year."
—Kristen, age 9, St. Andrew, Bridgeport, CT
"My favorite part was hearing your rejections. I thought that was hilarious. I really liked your presentation."
—Xani, age 12, Sunnyside School, Shelton, CT
"I liked that you not only talked about yourself but about other cartoonists and authors."
—Rebecca, age 13, German School New York, White Plains, NY
“I liked the way you shared the details about your life. Most authors that come to our school talk all about their books. I liked that you talked to us in language that we understand.”
—Kerry, age 9, Long Hill School, Shelton, CT
"I thought it was a great impact to the school of Bobby's Run. You had much excitement and you had a wonderful smile on your face throughout the whole assembly. It would be great if you would come back again. I would be delighted to see your shining smile. Thanks a lot for visiting our school. It made my day."
—Delaney, age 10, Bobby's Run School, Lumberton, NJ
"Your visit was very interesting and fun. My friends and I think you should stay in business."
—Leonie, age 11, German School New York, White Plains, NY
"I liked your performance very much. You did not only show us what you have written and drawn, you gave us a chance to try and figure out what it means."
—Rachel, grade 6, German School New York, White Plains, NY
"It changed my point of view of being rejected and that it can be a good thing. You got everybody involved and I think that's fun."
—Janina, age 12, German School New York, White Plains, NY
"My favorite part was the songs. It made even the toughest kids laugh."
—Steven, age 10, Norton Elementary School, Cheshire, CT
"I am really inspired by what you said. I also write but never send out my work because I'm too scared I might get a rejection. You really gave me hope that maybe if I try hard enough someone might like my work."
—Christine, age 17, German School New York, White Plains, NY
"You were not afraid to tell us real things, like rejection."
—unnamed 5th grader, Norton Elementary School, Cheshire, CT
“I liked when you told us not to give up. I always knew that, but when you said it, it encouraged me more.”
—Morgan, age 10, Long Hill School, Shelton, CT
"I thought you were 100%! I don't think you could be better! It was an honor to learn from you."
—Evan, age 10, Bobby's Run School, Lumberton, NJ |
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