Some Recent Students' Drawings and Notes

Our Lady of Victory School, Washington DC, October 2007

"Kathleen Pelley is a captivating story teller. Her cheerful enthusiasm is contagious. She is an inspiration for students and teachers alike." Megan Lucey, First Grade Teacher

"I liked all of her stories the best. Can we go to Scotland?" First Grade Student

"Thank you for coming to Washington DC, because really you didn't have to. Your stories are great!" Third Grade Student

Horace Mann Elementary School, Washington DC, October 2007

"The second graders at our school were spell-bound for an hour by the lyrical language, warm presence, and inspirational tone of Ms. Pelley's presentation. Many of these 2nd graders have decided that Ms. Pelley is their new favorite author...." Deborah Hensley, Librarian

British School, Washington DC. October 2007

"An excellent presentation. The children were captivated during the whole session. Very impressive."  
Angela Laird, 1st Grade teacher.

"Kathleen Pelley is a fantastic storyteller, the children were transfixed during the whole session."  
Mary Lawrence, Learning Assistant BSW.

Janney Elementary School, Washington DC. October 2007

"I loved the energy you brought with you, as well as the energy you give to your writing. You can be certain the students will often look back and reflect on their time with you and your words of encouragement across their lifetime."
Pat Brown, Librarian.

Teacher's and students' comments from Christ the King School in Kansas City, MO.
March, 2007

"My second grade class and I enjoyed your visit with us. We were all enchanted by your books and loved hearing that you put some of yourself into them. Thank you for including the fact that you revise your work and make many drafts. It was wonderful for the children to hear that even professional writers don't get it perfect right away."
Cathy Field, second grade teacher at Christ the King School

"I liked your book called Inventor McGregor. It showed me that there is nothing like home."
Yesenia

"I like your books. The Giant King has a lot of kindness in it."
Michelle

"I like your books because when I grow up I want to be an artist like you."
Fabrizzio

"The book that I liked best was The Giant King. I liked it because the girl tried to cover the giant with her coat."
Jesse

"I liked Inventor McGregor because it was funny."
John

"I liked when the children are helping the giant to make a coat. That was nice."
Katie

More School Visit Comments

"I learned that anyone can read picture books, which is good because I still like them."(Alyssa)

"I liked your accent. It made the book come alive."(Sonja)

"It made me realize to treat every one equally. Also, to include every one in everything that you can include them in." (Ceire)

"Your book and your reading brought tears to our eyes and joy to our hearts. You also gave the kids a "giant" message abut kindness and acceptance."
(Parents and staff of High Plains Elementary)

"You taught me that you can be whatever you want, you just have to believe that you can achieve that goal." (Christopher)