An Author/Illustrator Visit to Van Buren Elementary School, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Van Buren Elementary School

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
October 1999

 My day at Van Buren Elementary School began with a juice and muffins/sweet bread. Grace Ferreter, the library media specialist was the hostess. She had helped the teachers and students get ready for my visit. I signed many books for those who had purchased books.
The students had spent a lot of time reading my books, learning about how I make the illustrations in my books, and doing some writing of their own. During each presentation I was able to create a chalk drawing for the school. A couple of classes had made their own versions of the Patchwork Farmer or his overalls.

Mrs. Hoefer's class had created a book Fall Sounds which they read to me.
Throughout the day I spoke to many large groups and was able to have a drawing session with a smaller group of budding artists. (The following three photos by Grace Ferreter.)

For more photos of my Iowa visit you may want to visit the photo album from the Harrison Elementary School Visit.

Contacting Craig Brown

Contact Craig Brown about his writing or about a school visit.

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