During the past two weeks, Cloverdale Elementary School has virtually welcomed authors Max Brallier, Christian McKay Heidicker, Peter H. Reynolds and Beth Ferry as well as illustrator Tom Lichtenheld to speak with students about their creative endeavors.
Students have learned about the writing process, the ideas that serve as the sparks for creating books and how books are made. They have had the opportunity to practice drawing and learn more about the art of illustration. Most importantly, students have had the opportunity to ask questions of these standout professionals to understand steps they took at a young age to achieve their dreams.
All of this has served to show students the value of literacy in hopes of instilling a lifelong love of reading and fostering their own artistic talents. Here are a few photos of the visits.
