tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post1492321202537843243..comments2024-03-25T20:57:39.730-05:00Comments on Smack Dab in the Middle: Smack Dab in the Classroom: The Gift of an Author Visit, by Dia CalhounHolly Schindlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16742207239654178917noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-39405793055317584902014-01-06T09:26:08.147-06:002014-01-06T09:26:08.147-06:00Great ideas. A few more: access professional devel...Great ideas. A few more: access professional development funds by having the author do a teacher in-service session after school or use grant funding by having the author conduct a parent session.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10055466940711885624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-69558145285495885872013-12-26T07:00:07.452-06:002013-12-26T07:00:07.452-06:00I'm on the school library advisory committee, ...I'm on the school library advisory committee, and we struggle with getting funds allocated for author visits -- I really love the school fundraiser idea; it can build enthusiasm in the whole building while it raises money! Sometimes the local public library will partner with a school to bring in a local author, so that's an option as well. Mrs. Pilkingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443662716537601907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-64495905725003960172013-12-23T12:21:53.387-06:002013-12-23T12:21:53.387-06:00Great ideas. Thanks Dia.Great ideas. Thanks Dia.darlenebeckjacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521888842216795323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-6266738826206349552013-12-23T08:48:33.018-06:002013-12-23T08:48:33.018-06:00I love these suggestions--especially regarding the...I love these suggestions--especially regarding the order form! Happy holidays, Dia.Holly Schindlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16742207239654178917noreply@blogger.com