On Monday my students had the pleasure of Skyping with Deborah Wiles. Deborah is the author of many books including Each Little Bird that Sings, Love Ruby Lavender, Aurora County All-Stars, Countdown, One Wide Sky, and Freedom Summer. Students who Skyped with Deborah read at least one of her books.
During the visit students asked Deborah a prepared question. Deborah graciously answered all of them. Many students commented afterwards that one of the funniest and most insightful parts of the visit was when Deborah shared a story from her childhood about one of her close friends. While the story had an unhappy ending it allowed students to see why Deborah writes about friendship struggles so often in her books.
Deborah was the last of nine Skype visits we hosted this year and it was a perfect way to conclude our way of inviting authors into Gwin Oaks Elementary.
During the visit students asked Deborah a prepared question. Deborah graciously answered all of them. Many students commented afterwards that one of the funniest and most insightful parts of the visit was when Deborah shared a story from her childhood about one of her close friends. While the story had an unhappy ending it allowed students to see why Deborah writes about friendship struggles so often in her books.
Deborah was the last of nine Skype visits we hosted this year and it was a perfect way to conclude our way of inviting authors into Gwin Oaks Elementary.
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After the visit students gathered around the board for what has become a Gwin Oaks Skype tradition of taking a picture with the author.
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