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Youth & Family ProgramsSchool Visits during Virginia Festival of the BookMonth of MarchFree Union Country SchoolArt Lives! In Literature and at the Central Library
Monday, March 18Crozet Elementary School1:30 p.m. Party for voting participants in the Virginia Young Readers Program Contact: Susan Anhold, 823-4800 Monticello High School9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wake Up to Collage Suzanne Tanner Chitwood will show slides to explain the process of making torn paper collages which illustrate her children's book Wake Up Big Barn. A collage-making workshop with selected art students will follow. Contact: Helen Lockwood, 975-9300 Woodbrook Elementary SchoolAll week Classroom doors will be decorated and various literary activities will take place throughout the school, celebrating reading. Contact: Edie Richards, 973-0317
Tuesday, March 19Crozet Elementary School9 a.m. Preschool Story time with a special emphasis on books Contact: Susan Anhold, 823-4800 Yancey Elementary SchoolAll day "A Celebration of Reading" with various students and staff Contact: 286-3768 William Monroe Middle School7 p.m. Andy Straka, Private Eye and author, will talk about the writing process. Contact: William Monroe Middle School, 985-5240.
Wednesday, March 20Monticello High SchoolAll day (not open to the public) "So What Does an Editor Do, Anyway?" Judy Carey, who formerly worked as a editor in New York, will discuss the role of the editor in the creative process. Free Union Country SchoolThroughout the day Sing a Story! Pam Evans, (Kindermusik) Free Union music teacher links literature and music for the students Free Union Country School9 a.m. A Book's Looks Christine Orlando, graphic designer, formerly with Harper Collins, speaks to students about the "picture-part" of book production. Free Union School9:30 a.m. Suzanne Tanner Chitwood, author and illustrator, will read from her new book Wake Up Big Red Barn Contact: 978-1700 Burnley-Moran Elementary School9:30 a.m. Kathy May, author of Molasses Man, shares her book with 2nd graders Contact: Diane Cassidy, 245-2488. Johnson Elementary School10 a.m. Poetry Pizzazz Plus Dr. Arlene Carter-Pounds will explore the language of poetry in an interactive session with third and fourth grade students. Contact: Susan Fower, 245-2854 Charlottesville High School10:45 a. m., 12:15 p.m., and 2 p.m. Advanced Placement students will focus on the use of language and style in reading works of fiction and non-fiction. Clark Elementary SchoolPoetry Pizazz Plus Dr. Arlene Carter-Pounds will explore the language of poetry in an interactive session with third graders Contact: Ann Herbert, 245-2488. Crozet Elementary School1:30 p.m. Kathy May will talk with first graders about writing Contact: Susan Anhold, 823-6470 Johnson Elementary School1:30 p.m. Robert Bernardini, author, will present safety tips to k-1 students with readings, rhymes, original songs, and a visit from Sterling the Safety Seal. Contact: Susan Fowler, 245-2854 St. Anne's Belfield Lower School2 p.m. Mary Azarian, illustrator, will demonstrate her work Contact: Beverly Fahey, 295-0106 Crozet Elementary School7 p.m. The Beaches of Sneeches, based on by Dr. Seuss, a performance by the Crozet Drama Club. Open to the public. Contact: Susan Anhold, 823-6470
Thursday, March 21Albemarle High School9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Suzanne Tanner Chitwood will use slides to explain the process of making torn paper collages that illustrate her children's book Wake Up, Big Barn. A collage-making workshop with selected art students will follow. Charlottesville High School9 a.m. Joseph Weisberg, author of Tenth Grade, will talk about his work and the art of writing. Contact: Mike Irani, 245-2734 Crozet Elementary School8:30 a.m. Dr. Arlene Carter-Pounds works with students on poetry Contact: Susan Anhold, 823-6470 Free Union Country School9 a.m. Just Curious, Jeeves or Jack and Erin! Jack Mingo and Erin Barrett, authors of Just Curious, Jeeves: What are the 1001 Most Intriguing Questions Asked on the Internet, meet with the school's first through fifth graders to discuss writing, research and revision Head Start-Jordan Center9 a.m. Book Reading with Saints March for Books (Hop and Townie Wells, organizers) Hollymead Elementary SchoolAll day Pamela Duncan Edwards, author and Henry Cole, illustrator, will share their work with students. Contact: Linda Butler, 973-8301 Scottsville Elementary SchoolSusan Wojciechowski , author of The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey and many other books will talk about her work. Contact: Colleen Church, 286-2441 Walker Upper Elementary School9 a.m. Libby Phillips Meggs, author of Go Home! The True Story of James the Cat, will discuss her work. Contact: Janice Thompson, 245-2900 Burnley-Moran Elementary School9:30 a.m. Kathy May, author of Molasses Man, shares her book with 2nd graders Contact: Diane Cassidy, 245-2488. Stone-Robinson Elementary SchoolMorning Kathy May, poet, and children's author will share her journey as a writer of stories, poems, and articles, with 2nd - 5th graders. Contact: Diane Goodrich, 296-3754 St. Anne's Belfield Middle School10 a.m. Phil Hoose, author of We Were There, Too, will talk with students of St. Anne's and Village School Contact: Ann Wicks, 296-2848 Charlottesville Schools Alternative Program10:45 a.m. Dr. Arlene Carter-Pounds, "the Sugar Lady," presents a colorful reading of poetry with drums and more Contact: Kathy Harris, 245-2406 Venable Elementary SchoolMorning Mary Azarian, illustrator, will visit with Venable students Contact: Donna Morris, 245-2880 The Miller SchoolMary Azarian, illustrator, will visit with Miller students Contact: Anita Mays, 823-4805 Charlottesville High School1 p.m. Phil Hoose, author of We Were There, Too, will talk with students about children's roles in American History. Contact: Judy Rood, 245-2408 Burnley-Moran Elementary School1 p.m. Poetry Pizzazz Plus Dr. Arlene Carter-Pounds will explore the language of poetry in a lively interactive session. Contact: Diane Cassidy, 245-2488 Walker Upper Elementary School1 p.m. Susan Wojciechowski , author of The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey and many other books will talk about her work. Contact: Janice thompson, 245-2900 Charlottesville High School2 pm. "Ask Jeeves, Couch Potatoes, Firecrackers and Spitting Nichels–How Books Get Written" Erin Barrett and Jack Mingo, authors of 22 books discussing the true grit of writing and publishing. Contact: Judy Rood, 245-2408 Charlottesville High School2 p.m. Joseph Weisberg, author of Tenth Grade, will talk about his work and the art of writing. Contact: Mike Irani, 245-2734
Friday, March 22Stony Point Elementary SchoolColin Bootman, children's book illustrator, will demonstrate his work Contact: Jamie Endahl, 973-6405 Covenant SchoolSusan Wojciechowski , author of The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey and many other books will talk about her work. Charlottesville High School9 a.m. Joseph Weisberg, author of Tenth Grade, will talk about his work and the art of writing. Contact: Mike Irani, 245-2734 Western Albemarle High School9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Suzanne Tanner Chitwood will use slides to explain the process of making torn paper collages that illustrate her children's book Wake Up, Big Barn. A collage-making workshop with selected art students will follow. Crozet Elementary School9 a.m. The Beaches of Sneeches, based on by Dr. Seuss, a performance by the Crozet Drama Club. Contact: Susan Anhold, 823-6470 Buford Middle School9:30 "Ask Jeeves, Couch Potatoes, firecrackers and Spitting Nickels - How Books Get Written" Erin Barrett and Jack Mingo, authors of 22 books, will discuss the true grit of writing and publishing. Contact: Kerry ellwanger, 245-2465 Free Union Country School9:30 a.m. Tales for Tots Maryann Cusimano Love and school librarian, Jacqui Dempsey lead a preschool storytime in the school's library. Cale Elementary School"A Day Long Celebration of Authors and Artists" 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Kathy May, author of Molasses Man, 11:15 a.m. Morgan Simone Daleo, author of The Spirited Alphabet and Book of Dreams and Visions 1 p.m. Fernando Opere, Poet and Director of Latin American Studies at UVa 1 p.m. Frank Riccio, illustrator of The Spirited Alphabet, Little Soul and the Sun, Baseball for Breakfast Greenbrier Elementary School9:30 a.m. Poetry Pizzazz Plus Dr. Arlene Carter-Pounds will explore the language of poetry in a lively interactive session Contact: Sara Murray, 245-2545. Henley Middle School9:30 and 10:30 Phil Hoose, author of We Were There, Too, will show slides and talk about children's roles in American History. Contact: Andy Grider: 823-4393. Jefferson Preschool9:30 Frank Riccio, illustrator of The Spirited Alphabet, Little Soul and the Sun and the Book of Visions. Contact: Nancy Gerke, 2452419 Village School10 a.m. "Singing Monster Discovered in the Chesapeake Bay by Two Children!" Priscilla Randolph, author will read from Chessie: The Heart of a Monster. Mystery and magic abound in this modern fable of the deep. Contact: Proal Heartwell, 984-4404 Hollymead Elementary SchoolColin Bootman, children's book illustrator, will demonstrate his work Contact: Linda Butler, 973-8301 Free Union Country Day School11 a.m. Maryann Cusimano Love, author of You Are My I Love You, will talk about the writing process. Book-In: Free Union students and teachers will spend all day with favorite books, stuffed animals and sleeping bags. Students will read independently and to each other throughout the day. Contact: 978-1700 Murray Elementary School11:40 and 12:15 Mary Azarian, illustrator, will work with students Contact: Sandy Estep, 977-4599 Greer Elementary SchoolColin Bootman, children's books illustrator, will demonstrate his work Contact: Karen Goodloe, 973-8371 Charlottesville High School1:00 David Baldacci, author of numerous books, will do a workshop with students who have read his novel, Wish You Well. Contact: Judy Rood, 245-2408; patty Vandever, 245-2707 Jackson-Via Elementary School1 p.m. Robert Bernardini, author, will present safety tips to k-1 students with readings, rhymes, original songs, and a visit from Sterling the Safety Seal Contact: Karyl Reynolds, 245-2571. Jackson-Via Elementary School1 p.m. Angela Seward, author of Maxx and the Wishing Bone and Goodnight Daddy. Venable Elementary School1 p.m. Dr. Arlene Carter-Pounds will explore the language of poetry in a lively interactive session. Contact: Donna Morris, 245-2880 Charlottesville High School2 p.m. Joseph Weisberg, author of Tenth Grade, will talk about his work and the art of writing. Contact: Mike Irani, 245-2734 Jackson-Via Elementary School2 p.m. Robert Bernardini, author, will present safety tips to 2nd-grade students with readings, rhymes, original songs, and a visit from Sterling the Safety Seal Contact: Karyl Reynolds, 245-2571. Tandem Friends SchoolMary Azarian, illustrator, will work with students Contact: Sharon Deal, 296-1303, ext. 226 Crozet Elementary School7 p.m. The Beaches of Sneeches, based on by Dr. Seuss, a performance by the Crozet Drama Club. Open to the public. Contact: Susan Anhold, 823-6470
Saturday, March 23Burley Middle School7 p.m. "Shake Hands with Shakespeare." A student Performance of Shakespeare's As You Like It. Contact: Judy Cutright, 295-5101
Sunday, March 24Village School3 p.m. "Jambalaya: A Literary Feast" A reading by student authors whose work has appeared in Jambalaya, a magazine by, for and about middle school girls.
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