Sharon Draper, Author/Teacher is a gift that keeps giving. It is always such a pleasure to sit and talk with her. I especially enjoyed talking with her about her two recent books, "Sassy" and "Just Another Hero" in The Blue Marble Bookstore in Ft. Thomas.
Draper is electric when she talks about the characters in her books, and when she thinks about the response she's received from young readers. I understand why. I became hooked after reading "Copper Sun" and see why so many avid fans devour her books and crave more from this literary goddess. I am also in awe, at how like a Pied Piper she is able to lead countless numbers of boys and girls, young men and women to a place of self discipline and focus and imagination. To sit and read a book.
Studies show that strong reading skills lead to strong math skills, science skills, writing skills, and on and on. Summer is a great season where young boys and girls have a great deal of leisure time to do just about anything. Picking up a book is a great way to spend their time and it's an investment they can cash in when they go back to school in the fall.
I'm grateful for educators, like Sharon Draper who walk the walk. Connecting children to books, to the love affair that's waiting for them with that first great book...is an honorable calling.
Take the time to read with your children, read to your children. Enjoy some time reading leisurely for yourself. It's the greatest gift you can give or receive.
Let me know what you think. You can also send Sharon Draper a note of gratitude on her blog:
http://sharondraper.blogspot.com/ or connect to her website www.sharondraper.com
Monday, July 27, 2009
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