The [Battle of the Books] kick-off this year was fantastic, thanks to you. We had our best attendance ever, and for weeks afterwards people would tell me how wonderful your program was. It’s no surprise that for two weeks following your presentation, we were unable to keep Chet Gecko books on our shelves!
Our students have been much more excited about reading since his presentation, and our librarian can’t keep Bruce’s books on the shelves. Our students have also become very excited about creating their own stories. Bruce’s talk has created many budding writers and illustrators. Overall, it was a wonderful experience for our whole school district, and I highly recommend Bruce Hale as a speaker.
I wanted to thank you again for such a great visit…. I want to tell anyone considering having you speak at their school, they should definitely do it. You are wonderful with the students. If you remember, as you were leaving one student even begged you not to go!
He was an outstanding presenter and inspired our students with his message. If you are considering having Mr. Hale visit your school, I wholeheartedly recommend that you do so.
You were such a pleasure to work with — accommodating, organized, and always available to help. Many thanks for making my role in this so easy.
Bruce Hale is a delight to host. He is flexible, kind and professional. I highly recommend him for library presentations.
Our circulation department informed us yesterday that they received a lot of new customers over the weekend because of you!!! You have really made an impact, and we are so grateful to you for sharing your inspiration with these kids!
It was an absolute pleasure to work with you on our Author-In-Residence program. Everyone loved you! I got tons of compliments from our teaching staff and we know that you inspired our students in so many ways. My son, Michael, commented last night that he wishes you were his uncle!!
The dramatic story telling Bruce uses within his presentations resulted in students heading to the library to check out as many of his books as possible. If you’re looking for a highly motivating speaker (especially for your reluctant readers), mystery solved – Bruce is your guy!
The highest compliment I heard today was that you spoke to the kids at their level without “talking down” to them. My students were talking about it all day long.
Bruce Hale’s presentation was certainly a highlight of our BIG READ program. He is a delightful, exciting speaker who not only enthralled his audience with his words but also with his dramatic, musical, and artistic ability.
You were well organized and prepared, and you made planning the author visit feel practically effortless. I was particularly pleased with the rapport you had with the students during the book signing. Thank you again for making this an author visit to remember.
My students loved learning about how you write and why, not to mention all the personal touches you gave us! Thank you again and know you have made my students even more successful at reading!
Bruce gave our students a day they will never forget! He inspired all of us to find the joy of writing and sharing your story through books. Two solid thumbs up for Bruce Hale.
Mr. Hale conveyed the importance of fulfilling dreams despite challenges and obstacles. As a result of his humorous perspective, the students were engaged and inspired to pursue dreams with passion, persistence, and practice.
