Janie Burrow's Page

Greetings Janie,

I'm Mike McQueen, teacher librarian and founder of http://www.GettingBoysToRead.com. Like many school districts, we are in a financial crises. Our school board recently proposed to eliminate ALL 20+ middle school teacher librarians and also cut all 90+ elementary schools to half time. Since we are the biggest district in all of Colorado, we worry this will cause other districts to follow suit. We launched an online movement and are going to do our best to put up a good fight. If possible, please visit our Facebook page and "Like" us http://www.facebook.com/SupportSchoolLibraries . Adding a positive comment and sharing with your friends would help our morale as well. The board finalizes the budget soon so your timely support would be greatly appreciated!

Sincerely,

Mike McQueen

Teacher Librarian at McLain HS

Lakewood, CO

My name is Derrick Barnes and I am the author of one of the most popular Scholastic book series in children literature. The series is entitled RUBY & THE BOOKER BOYS (reading level 2-5 grade). There are currently four books in the series, and they are all doing extremely well all across the country!

I am also proactively reaching out to you to see if you'd consider ordering the books for your school/library.My calendar is open between February- June 2010. I'd love to add you to my tour schedule. It would be an honor if you would consider bringing me to your wonderful school for a presentation(s).

My Ruby and the Booker Boys presentation consist of:

* A brief, funny, and engaging introduction about author background and the Ruby series. Plus, a discussion on my writing process and how important editing is.
* Rhythmic, entertaining Powerpoint presentation introducing Ruby Booker and her family
* Reading from chapter chosen by students.
* Q & A
* Prize giveaway (posters, bookmark,etc.)
* Book signing, pictures taken

If you are interested, please feel free to contact me at twells75@yahoo.com or derrick@derrickbarnes.com.

Thank you so very much for your time. Please visit my site to find out more about me, a list of references from previous school visits, Ruby Booker and the Booker Boys, and the rest of my books:
derrickbarnes.com

Sincerely,
Derrick Barnes

Hi Janie,
I'm a teacher librarian & recently started a community based blog for getting boys to read - http://GettingBoysToRead.com. Please send me a friend request if you'd like to network, share ideas, and learn more about getting boys to read.

Sincerely,
Mike McQueen

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