Visiting schools is one of the favorite aspects of my job. Author readings are a terrific way for me to connect with kids and stay in touch with the real purpose of Bob Books. Mom and Dad (a.k.a Bobby Lynn and John Maslen, the original Bob Books author – illustrator team) were great about visiting schools and engaging students in reading activities. In the Bob Books archives I discovered a sweet collection of thank yous from various children over the years, including a list of 100 ways we love Bob Books.
I currently offer an author reading presentation in the Seattle area where I live. In the presentation, the class and I write a book together. Just as with Bob Books, the kids have fun while learning. They have no idea they are practicing reading, writing and listening skills while creating a silly new book that has never been written before.
Mrs. Massoth’s class at Hamlin Robinson School in Seattle wrote this quirky story:
Cat and The Hat
Cat and hat ran to Mars.
On Mars, Cat and hat drink a fat drink.
The drink was cold and good.
Cat and hat see a pal.
Cat and pal do yoga.
The End
If you would like to find out more about scheduling a Bob Books author reading for your school, please contact me at Lynn@BobBooks.com.
