Recently, I had the lovely opportunity to visit Park Elementary School in Fairmount, Indiana. I spoke to the 6th grade classes of David Pyle and Leticia Beckley at on the subject of Greek mythology, highlighting my three Greek gods books – Hades, Hephaestus, Hermes.
Next, I spoke about writing as a business to the 5th grade classes of Judy Turner and Alice Bennett. I told the groups how important it was to meet deadlines and be reliable with spelling and grammar.
They were great classes and I look forward to maybe speaking there again someday.
Then I traveled to the Fairmount Public Library where I provided a display of Indonesian arts and crafts – and candy! One lucky teen wanted to try the bag that claimed to be some kind of seaweed candy. When she opened it, it looked as green as what you’d expect! I encouraged her to take the entire bag and she did.
Linda Magers, director of the library, was a gracious host and purchased a copy of each of my books. Find out more about this hospitable library at www.fairmountlibrary.com.
Thanks to my long-time friend Cathy Shouse for suggesting the visit to her daughter Katelyn’s school and then chauffeuring me to each locale. Katelyn and her friend, Lexi, tried several Indonesian snacks and liked the crafts.
Cathy’s son Matt took photos at the library. Even Cathy’s husband Jim and her mother made an appearance! It was a great time meeting them, as well as patrons of the library.
I’m planning more speaking engagements to students and/or adults on the subject of writing or other. If you’d like more information, please contact me at @kjreusser@adamswells.com@@
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Take care,
Writing of Kayleen Reusser 
Hi Mom,
Let me know if I need to bring a surplus of seaweed to Fairmount this summer! 🙂
I don’t think you need to bring any more home. That girl was one in a million!