A teacher reviews Weaverworld, and Julia's school visit

This lovely review of my visit to a school late last year is much appreciated!

"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."

 Lisa Bates, Heroes’ Memorial

Teacher, Grade 6

My second visit to Sherbrooke Elementary!

I had another wonderful day talking to students at Sherbrooke Elementary on Dec. 14, 2012. Thanks to Mrs. Anne Lawton who organized my visit, I spoke to two grade 6 classes. Because it was my last visit to a school before Christmas I held a contest for each class and gave away books to the winners. As usual, the students asked lots of challenging and interesting questions and we all had a lot of fun.

Sherbrooke Elementary 6L

Sherbrooke Elementary 6B

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My visit to St. John's School

Had an absolutely fantastic day at St. John's School in St. Jean sur Richelieu on Dec. 10, 2012. I did three presentations to four classes who listened and asked lots of great questions. As usual I talked about my writing process, which seems to be a really intriguing subject for many students. Thanks to teacher Faye Clarke for inviting me, and to all the students who lined up to ask for my autograph at the end! I hope those of you who purchased the book enjoy it.

 

 

A teacher's review of the "Weaverworld" school presentation

"My students have been talking about your visit with us, and those with the book have been devouring it. I have already had to warn one of my students not to let slip any of the details for the rest of us. As well, it was very helpful for my students to hear about how you saw the book in your head as if it were a movie, and you were simply writing it down on paper. We discussed the next day about how difficult it can be sometimes to get what they see out onto the paper. My colleagues and I want to thank you again for coming in, and if it is possible, we would gladly welcome you back to do a writers' workshop with some of our students whenever you are ready to do so."

L. Bates, Heroes' Memorial

A warm welcome from Heroes' Memorial Elementary!

I visited Heroe's Memorial Elementary on November 13, 2012 and had a wonderful time meeting the students there and telling them about "Weaverworld".

 

Heroes' Grades 5 and 5/6



As with previous presentations, I began by telling them a little bit about myself and how I came to write the "Weaverworld" series. The students were especially interested in knowing what inspired me to write the books and how long it took (9 years, so far!).

Heroes' Grades 6 and 7

Many thanks to Lisa Bates and the other teachers for welcoming me to the school. And of course, thanks to all the students for listening so attentively and asking such great questions.

 

P.S. For those who are still looking for copies of the book, they are available at Brome Lake Books in Knowlton and at Libraire le livre d'or in Sutton. For those who don't live in Brome Missisquoi, you may order a copy from your local bookstore, or purchase copies online at all online retailers (Amazon, Chapters/Indigo, etc.)

 

My visit to Sherbrooke Elementary School

My apologies to the students at Sherbrooke Elementary for taking so long with this post. Since I visited the school on October 17/12 I moved to a new house and have been busy unpacking and getting organized. However, I'm finally ready to update my blog and want to begin by telling everyone what a wonderful time I had at Sherbrooke Elementary!

Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, and the kids were amazing! Attentive and interested, they asked some fantastic questions. Then, after my visit, several of them ordered their own copies of "Weaverworld: Grimsnipe's Revenge" which I was happy to sign.

Hopefully Book Two in the Weaverworld series will be out next spring, so maybe I'll come back to tell you about that one. Meanwhile, good luck to all of you with your own writing!
Best wishes,
Julia K. Rohan