The Jewish Home | MARCH 14, 2019
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Around the Community
Author/Illustrator Visits HANC
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n Thursday, March 7, the HANC Plainview Library welcomed author/illustrator Ross Burach to school. He had specific sessions with the nursery student; kindergarten and first graders; second and third graders; and fourth, fifth and sixth graders. He started each presentation with a PowerPoint of his writing process and had an hands-on illustration demonstration with each group. Everyone had their own paper and crayons and felt like a talented illustrator with his stepby-step instructions. He also autographed books for any student who previously purchased one of his eight published picture books. He shared with students the importance of brainstorming and keeping a journal or sketch pad because anything can become a work of art and answered questions from students ranging from his favorite sports teams to how he deals with writer’s block. The event was organized by school librarian Francie Goldberg and was partially sponsored by the
HANC Plainview PTA. “I truly believe that it is important for students to experience meeting authors and illustrators and put a face to the names on the books they read all the time,” Ms. Goldberg said.
“I cannot think of a more perfect way to foster a love of reading than to bring books to life, and the most ideal way is to bring those people into our school and have our students of all ages hear their personal stories of
how they worked hard to make their dream jobs come true,” she added. It was truly an inspirational day for all who participated.
MESIVTA ATERES YAAKOV
NIght kollel Monday-Thursday | 8:30-9:45 Followed by ma’ariv 131 Washington Ave, Lawrence The Community is invited to come and partake in the kol torah לזכות רפו“ש חיה פרומא בת פערל מרים מלכה
REFRESHMENTS SERVED NIGHTLY