2009-2010: Author-Illustrator DOUG FLORIAN visits RGHDS
June 10, 2010
On Tuesday, June 8, Reuben Gittelman Hebrew Day School's Danielle Hymowitz Reading Center hosted author and illustrator Doug Florian. Children from grades K-8 met Mr. Florian in small groups and were treated to an inspiring reading of his humorous poems. Mr. Florian, author of over 30 children's books including "Bing Bang Boing" and "Beast Feast," highlighted the creative process, the use of the imagination and the importance of reading, writing and drawing. The students asked wonderful questions about how he gets his ideas, how to get published and how to draw such great pictures. "Practice, practice, practice..." Mr. Florian answered, "Even during the summer!"
Mr. Florian appeared at RGHDS as part of the Living Literacy program developed in conjuction with The Danielle Hymowitz Reading Center, which was established in memory of our student Danielle Hymowitz, of blessed memory.
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