Hearing from a published author about his own process validated the work students are doing. His visit brought together the key elements we hope to accentuate during Book Week — a love of reading, a love of writing, and a celebration of the stories that connect us.
The visit was amazing and a total success from the students’ as well as teachers’ point of view. I highly recommend Bruce for a visit. Your students will come away motivated to read and be better writers.
Our second graders had a blast. They are busy reading more of your books and writing their own stories. Your excitement for books was contagious!
Bruce’s message of persistence, practice, and hard work to achieve one’s dream is a wonderful lesson that the kids will remember for years to come.
Bruce was able to engage, inspire, and captivate even our most reluctant readers. He shared entertaining stories about his journey to becoming an author and the power that the right book can have in changing your life.
Bruce…is a very good storyteller. He captivates the audience as soon as he starts his presentation, whether it’s kindergarteners or junior high students.
We second graders loved, loved, loved Bruce Hale’s presentation. From laughing at Chet Gecko’s punny adventures to being inspired by Bruce’s own stories, we left this presentation filled with the possibilities of the imagination!
A teacher said, “My students have been very interested in writing books lately. They choose it for break times and love to share their stories…. Thank you, Bruce Hale, for being so inspirational to my students!”
Students were mesmerized by Bruce’s storytelling and were asking for more of his books after his visit.
What a dynamic and engaging presenter! Bruce Hale’s story of becoming an author captivated his audience. In fact, many of my students now aspire to write and publish books just like Mr. Hale. I highly recommend inviting him to your school and/or library!
Bruce Hale is an amazing presenter! He knows his audience well and appropriately tiers his visits to the grade level in attendance. Students enjoyed his humor and were inspired by him to go for their own dreams.
Students were engaged and inspired. They continue to eagerly read his books, and some have stated that they want to follow in his footsteps and write. He is officially our school’s ‘favorite author.’
After having Mr. Hale come to our campus, students have fallen in love with reading all over again. He encourages students to Dream Big and reach for the stars!
Your flow and order of events was appropriate for both age groups, and your energy and visuals were very helpful (especially for this group of primarily English Language Learners.) I definitely give you a 10!
Everyone was THRILLED with the assembly! They thought it was a perfect fit for our K-2 crowd, and were amazed at how it was put together so well on Zoom! A “10” for sure.
