I had a blast at the Woodland School in Warren, NJ on Friday, May 20!  I was invited to the school by librarian Nancy Darby to participate in their annual Young Author’s Day.   I was in the company of amazing authors including Cheryl Barnes, Tim Green, Dan Boltz, Margie Palatini and Judith Gantly.  And I was also in the company of the Woodland School’s eager learners.  These kids were fantastic and, with great joy, listened and helped me recite my poetry.  Pictured above is the beautiful sign Woodland School students Rica, Robin and Grace made for me.   I just loved the warm welcome and of course the sentiment “Eat your fruits and veggies!”

Finally, the children I spoke with wrote their own fun, group poems and here they are:

The Fruit Poem – K & 1

Ice cream cake is the best

I like pie

i like tomatoes because they are so juicy

I am squishing squash

I am eating an apple

Food, Animals & People – 2 & 3

Godzilla is gigantic, strong and black

Pizza is crusty, orange and cheesy

Ice cream is cold

John, Paul, George & Ringo rock the Beatles

Animals come in all shapes and sizes

Soap smells good

Swill cheese, cheddar cheese, I love them all

Chocolate is milky & delicious

Paul got a Nutella jar stuck on his head

Orange is round

I have one more author visit before schools close for summer vacation.

Tuesday, May 25– Stillman School, Tenafly, NJ – I have been invited to the school and can’t wait to recite poetry with all the Stillman School children.  Get ready to shout the word zucchini!

That’s it for now.  I will keep you posted as more events pop up.  Give me a shout out if you make it to one of these events.  I would love to hear from you at judy@aimwrite.net.  Until then, remember, healthy eating starts with a poem.