"On Novemer 14, 2012 the grades 5, 6 and 7 classes of Heroes’ Memorial School thoroughly enjoyed a visit from local author Julia Rohan, author of Weaverworld: Grimsnipe’s Revenge. Ms. Rohan had previously donated a copy of Weaverworld to our school library. Up to that point none of our students had read the book, but were eager to do so after meeting with Ms. Rohan and learning of the book’s plotline.
Ms.
Rohan has an easygoing manner that put the students at ease right away. As she discussed how she came to write this
particular book, the students were very impressed with the fact that she had
been inspired by many of the books they themselves have enjoyed. This led students to ask many questions about
other books she had read and enjoyed.
The students took special note of how Ms. Rohan approaches the writing
process, as some of them have dreams of writing novels of their own
someday. These budding young authors
displayed a great deal of enthusiasm for the suggestion that Ms. Rohan return
to our school to lead a small writer’s workshop in the future.
We all eagerly anticipate the release of Ms.
Rohan’s next installment of Weaverworld,
and students in my class continue to mention Ms. Rohan’s visit often during our
writer’s workshop. It was a wonderful
presentation and we look forward to having Ms. Rohan return to visit us in the
future."
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