"Marianne has the ability to connect with students of ALL ages about her LOVE of writing. She presented at Desert Mountain Elementary in Queen Creek and was as successful with our fifth graders as she was with our kindergartners.
    "Marianne brings the writing process to life with her down to earth, practical presentation full of "real life" examples from her own writing. Teachers and students came away from her presentation with wonderful ideas on how to become better writers. The enthusiastic reading and sharing of her books was a highlight for students and teachers alike."
Tom Lindsey
Principal
Desert Mountain Elementary School
 
    "Marianne spoke easily to the group, answering children's unspoken questions."
    "Students enjoyed the wonderful stories."
    "Marianne was a complement to our writing program as she spoke of the writing process, even including the Six Traits of Writing."
    "Marianne kept the attention of even the younger children."
Among the comments from teachers
at Mountain View Elementary
and San Cayetano Elementary
Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District #35
 
    "Through your passion for writing and literature and your ability to work well with elementary students, the students at Quail Run have much greater appreciation and understanding of authors, the writing process, and books...
    You have been such a wonderful role model and inspiration for the students of Quail Run Elementary School."
Linda S. Head, Librarian
Quail Run Elementary School
Marana (AZ) Unified School District

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