Library Happenings

Library Happenings
Take a look at what's happening in the Pine Run Library!

Author and Illustrator Visits
February 25, 2011 Kelly Mazeroski

Former Pine Run teacher and author, Kelly Mazeroski, shared her book, "Maz, You're Up!" with students and teachers. Mrs. Mazeroski based her book on a family story about her father-in-law, Bill Mazeroski, who hit a World Series winning homerun for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1960. Mrs. Mazeroski reminded students that the best writing comes from writing about what you know as well as careful research, rewriting and editing.
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January 13, 2010 Kay Winters

Local author Kay Winters shared some of her poetry (with Mrs. Bednarzyk and Mrs. Plack's help) with students and staff. Mrs. Winters showed us each of her books and told us how she gets her ideas from real life, then adds interesting details and her imagination to make her books come alive!
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January 14, 2009 Michael Patrick O'Neill

Underwater photographer and author, Michael Patrick O'Neill shared his amazing photographs with students. Mr. O'Neill demonstrated how he uses some of his equipment to capture underwater images. He talked with students about the challenges and rewards of creating nonfiction books.
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April 4, 2007 Chris Soentpiet

Author and illustrator Chris Soentpiet made images come alive for Pine Run students. Mr. Soentpiet demonstrated how he uses models to help him with his illustrations. He brought storyboards and some of his fine art paintings. Mr. Soentpiet shared beautiful paintings from his books, and talked about how he creates his works of art. Chris Soentpiet's wife Yin, who has worked with him on several books, accompanied Mr. Soentpiet during his visit.
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December 7, 2005 Laura T. Barnes

Laura Barnes inspired Pine Run students to write about what they know and to look at the world around them for ideas that can turn into great stories! Mrs. Barnes shared how she uses her real life, living on the second floor of a converted hay barn, to get ideas for the books she writes about the animals living in "Barnesyard."
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January 21, 2005 Deborah Heiligman

We were delighted to hear local author, Deborah Heiligman, speak to students in grades K - 6 about her writing. Deborah shared her tips for being "nosey" (that's what makes a good researcher)! She also gave us a special sneak preview of her new book, Sun Dog Fun Dog.
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November 2004 Lynne Cherry

Lynne Cherry shared her work with students and spoke about the importance of taking care of the environment. Ms. Cherry also met with students in the library where they discussed her conservation work and her illustrations.
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May 2004 Pamela Jane

Students enjoyed hearing about the creative process Pamela Jane uses when she writes her stories and develops new characters.
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December 2003 Frank Murphy

Mr. Murphy talked about his historical fiction books and the research he does when writing a new book. Students watch as Mr. Murphy autographs some of his titles.
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January 2002 Elvira Woodruff

Pine Run students read Ms. Woodruff's books with excitement and enthusiasm. Each grade level then created a special display to share one of Ms. Woodruff's books. The Memory Coat was read by Grade 4 and the display was enjoyed by Elvira Woodruff during her visit. Ms. Woodruff also autographed and personalized her books for students.