Friday, February 4, 2011
2/3/11 in Pennsauken NJ
From the press release;
"The students of UrbanPromise in Camden will have the opportunity to meet Gary Bernard, a local children’s book author and illustrator on Thursday, February 3rd.
Bernard, a professional artist, has written two children’s books: Pemba Sherpa (Junior Library Guild 2009 Fall Selection) and Ollie and Tugg.
“The students are looking forward to meeting the author and have to opportunity to learn more about how he created the books,” says Denise Baker, principal of UrbanPromise’s CamdenForward School. “What a great way to get the kids excited about reading!”
The seventh grade art class will also have the unique opportunity to meet with Bernard to discuss his illustrations.
“We have many young talented artist,” explains Julie Kring-Schreifels, Art Director at UrbanPromise. “I believe meeting a professional artist and author with inspire our students to think about pursuing art as a possible career choice,”"
It was a great time and I thank Urban Promise for the opportunity of speaking with so many great kids!
"My Kindergarten students loved Mr. Bernard! They were so excited to meet a real author/illustrator. He read his book to us, and answered a lot of questions. He also showed the students his sketchbook, with many other drawings he’s made. The children really enjoyed him, he was very patient with the young ones. He conveyed the lessons of his story nicely, and kept things on their level well. We really enjoyed his visit!
~Mrs. Arkainno"
"The students of UrbanPromise in Camden will have the opportunity to meet Gary Bernard, a local children’s book author and illustrator on Thursday, February 3rd.
Bernard, a professional artist, has written two children’s books: Pemba Sherpa (Junior Library Guild 2009 Fall Selection) and Ollie and Tugg.
“The students are looking forward to meeting the author and have to opportunity to learn more about how he created the books,” says Denise Baker, principal of UrbanPromise’s CamdenForward School. “What a great way to get the kids excited about reading!”
The seventh grade art class will also have the unique opportunity to meet with Bernard to discuss his illustrations.
“We have many young talented artist,” explains Julie Kring-Schreifels, Art Director at UrbanPromise. “I believe meeting a professional artist and author with inspire our students to think about pursuing art as a possible career choice,”"
It was a great time and I thank Urban Promise for the opportunity of speaking with so many great kids!
"My Kindergarten students loved Mr. Bernard! They were so excited to meet a real author/illustrator. He read his book to us, and answered a lot of questions. He also showed the students his sketchbook, with many other drawings he’s made. The children really enjoyed him, he was very patient with the young ones. He conveyed the lessons of his story nicely, and kept things on their level well. We really enjoyed his visit!
~Mrs. Arkainno"
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