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| 04/30/2013 |
Phyllis
psanford2003
Deposit,
Ny
(USA)
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- Keynote speaker and workshop presenter at the NYLA/SSL conference in Rochester NY. GREAT Stuff!!! Thanks so much.
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| 04/27/2013 |
Toya
toyafrierson
Houston,
TX
(USA)
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- Your presentation, Top 5 Writing Tips, at the IRA conference in San Antonio was the last I attended before driving back to Houston. Now, I know what it means to "save the best for last". Not only were you hilarious and full of energy; you also, demonstrated that it's okay for students to write only the piece of an essay that they have explored. It makes so much sense -- I guess that's why we "aren't" doing it.
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| 04/22/2013 |
Becky Ellis
ellisr
Palm Coast,
FL
(USA)
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- Dr. Layne,
I was lucky enough to attend you session a few years ago in Tampa, Florida at the Principal Conference. I am the reading coach for my school and seriously wanted to stand up on my seat and applaud when you were finished. I am sure that by now, my teachers are sick of hearing me say at every workshop I do, "Teaching the will is just as important as teaching the skill!" And with that being said, I convinced my principal to buy enough copies of the book so that I can do a book study. I am very excited to be putting the book into the hands of my teachers. I only wish you had a study guide for it. I am afraid I will not do it the justice it deserves. Although, I really shouldn't have to do much if they enjoy it as much as I did! I can honestly say it is the only professional book that I didn't ant to put down and was sad when I got to the end. Thank you for being such an inspiration!!
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| 02/19/2013 |
Sjominique Stephens
sds003
Crestwood,
KY
(USA)
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- Before I moved, I attended a workshop in Houston, Texas about Igniting the Passion for Reading. You were amazing, and how real heartfelt passion for reading/writing you truly have.
Listening to your inspiration on how to become an author has really encouraged me to begin my own children's book. I am a teacher of almost 4 years and have always wanted to write a children's book. I have three children of my own and I'm thinking of using them in my ideas that I come up with. Thank you for helping our kids love reading!
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| 01/28/2013 |
PJ Baker
pjbaker3
Redlands,
CA
(USA)
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- You reminded me of why I became a teacher! Thank you!!
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| 01/23/2013 |
Jacquie McTaggart
mctag
Independence,
IA
(USA)
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- I just want to tell you how much I liked Igniting A Passion... Of course I recognized some of the stories (Jackson Miller, etc.) and am fortunate enough to know a few of the authors you mention(the Sisters, Sharon Draper, Margaret Peterson Haddix, etc.), but that simply enhanced my enjoyment. I had only one problem with your book. It took me a long time to get through it because I kept stopping and "lifting" quotes - attributing you, of course - to add to one or more of the 12 different presentations I now do. Anyway, you did great, my friend. Keep those books coming. (I have added Igniting A Passion to my short stack of "Favorite Professional" books that I promote at the conferences where I speak. You're in some mighty fine company: Donnalyn Miller; Nanci Atwell; the Sisters; & Rafe Esquith.
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| 01/22/2013 |
Cynthia
cpugliese
Mt. Prospect,
IL
(USA)
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- I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation at our Institute Day. I'm please to say that our LRC was already implementing much of what you discussed, but you opened our eyes on how much more we can do to fan the flame.
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| 01/11/2013 |
Rona
rjhamilo
Glasgow,
East Renfrewshire
(Scotland)
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- I heard you today at the conference in Glasgow and I wanted to thank you for a wonderful speech. Your presentation style was uplifting and inspiring, I wish you well in all your future ventures and I thank you for sharing moments of joy within your family with us.
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