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Friday, January 29, 2016

Visiting Connecticut Elementary Schools...

Stephanie and Jess presenting at Pomperaug Elementary School
We had a wonderful time visiting with students at Connecticut elementary schools to talk about our experience co-authoring The Secret Files of Fairday Morrow. A special thank you to the librarians, teachers, and faculty who helped create an inspiring experience for all who attended. The students we spoke to were amazing, and we can't wait to see the artwork from those entering Fairday's drawing contest. Happy reading (and drawing)! 

 ~ Stephanie and Jess

Here are some of the highlights of our adventure...
Inspiration drawings by Jessica Haight
Fairday's trivia game gets the crowd going. Lots of great detectives out there!
Stephanie and Jess talk to students at Middlebury Elementary School
Stephanie and Jess take pictures with students at Flanders Elementary School
The gypsy kept a close eye on everyone. ;)
If you'd like to book a school visit with Stephanie and Jess, please visit our website for more details.

 
Release date: December 1, 2015
Delacorte Press/ Random House Kids Books
MIDDLE GRADE/ ages 9 and up
ISBN: 978-0-385-74471-3
Jessica Haight & Stephanie Robsinson
Illustrator: Roman Muradov

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45 comments:

  1. H.R. BennettJanuary 29, 2016 at 12:54 PM

    That looks like so much fun! I'm kind of jealous but it gives me hope for my own projects. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. DMSJanuary 31, 2016 at 9:58 AM

      Robert- It has been tons of fun so far. We are glad it gives you hope for your own projects. This is all new to us, but feel free to ask us questions about any part of the process when you are ready. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  2. Misha GerrickJanuary 29, 2016 at 1:08 PM

    Looks like so much fun! ^_^

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    1. DMSJanuary 31, 2016 at 9:59 AM

      Misha- It has been! :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  3. bettyJanuary 29, 2016 at 2:03 PM

    Looked like fun and that the kids were so attentive!

    Betty

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    1. DMSJanuary 31, 2016 at 9:59 AM

      Betty- We have had a blast talking to the kids and they have been so well behaved. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  4. Elephant's ChildJanuary 29, 2016 at 3:46 PM

    Oh what fun.
    Yay you.

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    1. DMSJanuary 31, 2016 at 9:59 AM

      EC-Thanks! We have been enjoying every minute! :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  5. Pat HattJanuary 29, 2016 at 6:38 PM

    Looks like lots of fun indeed. Awesome how they were so involved too.

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    1. DMSJanuary 31, 2016 at 10:00 AM

      Pat- We have been having a great time visiting schools. The kids have been wonderful! :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  6. BethJanuary 29, 2016 at 8:09 PM

    School visits are so much fun! Glad you're enjoying them.

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    1. DMSJanuary 31, 2016 at 10:01 AM

      Beth- They are so much fun. It feels so good to connect with readers and writers and to talk to them about our process. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  7. ChristineJanuary 29, 2016 at 10:43 PM

    What a wonderful and successful event!

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  8. Rhapsody PhoenixJanuary 29, 2016 at 11:57 PM

    Blessings.......
    Looks like the makings of a busy day.
    Have a great weekend.

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    1. DMSJanuary 31, 2016 at 10:07 AM

      Rhapsody- School visits definitely make for a busy, but fun day. Hope you have a great weekend too!
      ~Jess and Stephanie

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  9. Hilary Melton-ButcherJanuary 30, 2016 at 4:10 AM

    Hi Jess and Stephanie - looks like the kids are having amazing fun - so good for you .. for bringing Fairday Morrow into their lives ... wonderful to see all the photos - and Jess your artwork is very clever .. cheers Hilary

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    1. DMSJanuary 31, 2016 at 10:08 AM

      Hi Hilary- The kids seemed to have a great time and we definitely did! So exciting to share Fairday and friends with them. So glad you enjoyed the photos. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

      Thanks for your kind words about my artwork. I do love to draw! ~Jess

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  10. Launna January 30, 2016 at 1:31 PM

    Jess & Stephanie, this looks like so much fun... the children seem to be totally enjoying their time with you. I like hearing that reading is being encouraged in schools as I find less n less children are reading. I look foward to all the pictures ♡

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    1. DMSJanuary 31, 2016 at 10:09 AM

      Launna- Visiting schools is an inspiration for us too! It is so exciting to talk with kids who love reading and writing. We are so glad you are enjoying the pictures. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  11. Jemi FraserJanuary 30, 2016 at 8:00 PM

    What awesome pics!!! Looks like everyone (including you!!) had a ton of fun! :)

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    1. DMSJanuary 31, 2016 at 10:09 AM

      Jemi- We had a blast! School visits are the best! We are looking forward to doing more of them. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  12. LindaJanuary 30, 2016 at 8:13 PM

    So much fun; I love the photos! :)

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  13. LindaJanuary 30, 2016 at 8:13 PM

    So much fun; I love the photos! :)

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  14. Olivia's CatastropheJanuary 30, 2016 at 9:22 PM

    It must be so cool to be able to visit a school and meet some of the children who may be reading your book! It looks like they were an enthusiastic crowd and it was a splendid time. Everyone looks so happy in the photos ^.^

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    1. DMSJanuary 31, 2016 at 10:11 AM

      Olivia- Savannah, It really is so cool to meet kids who are reading or have read our book. Hearing there thoughts is just magical and such an inspiration. All of the audiences have been wonderful. Definitely a bright spot in our days. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  15. DEZMONDJanuary 31, 2016 at 7:36 AM

    Oooo so many happy kids!

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    1. DMSJanuary 31, 2016 at 10:11 AM

      Dezmond- We hope so! Such a thrill for us to talk with them! :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  16. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmJanuary 31, 2016 at 9:26 AM

    I bet the students had so much fun with your visit!

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    1. DMSJanuary 31, 2016 at 10:12 AM

      Lisa- We had a ton of fun and hope they did too! :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  17. Kelly HashwayJanuary 31, 2016 at 10:34 AM

    I bet the students had just as much fun as you did. :)

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    1. DMSFebruary 8, 2016 at 6:32 PM

      Kelly- They seemed to have a great time too. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  18. Lux G.January 31, 2016 at 9:48 PM

    Oh, I suddenly miss school. :)

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  19. Beverly Stowe McClureJanuary 31, 2016 at 10:51 PM

    Looks like the kids had fun and the authors had fun. A win-win visit.

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    1. DMSFebruary 8, 2016 at 6:33 PM

      Beverly- It was definitely win-win! :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  20. DonnaGalantiFebruary 1, 2016 at 6:22 AM

    LOVE seeing these photos! Looks like a great event. I wish I'd been in the audience!

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    1. DMSFebruary 8, 2016 at 6:33 PM

      Donna- Thanks! We would have loved having you in the audience. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  21. TBMFebruary 1, 2016 at 7:10 AM

    Makes me want to be a kid again, minus the homework.

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2016 at 2:54 PM

    Sounds like fun! :D

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    1. DMSFebruary 8, 2016 at 6:34 PM

      Erik- We had a ton of fun! :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  23. Adriana @ BooksOnHerMindFebruary 7, 2016 at 1:32 PM

    I'm glad you two are enjoying yourselves. I'm interested what detective work you have the kids doing.

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    1. DMSFebruary 8, 2016 at 6:34 PM

      Adrianna- We are definitely enjoying ourselves. The kids have to keep their eyes out for certain clues during the presentation. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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