“...The students loved you and are still fighting over who can check out your books.”
-Roslyn Beitler, Library Media Specialist, Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School

“...It was a pleasure to watch the faces of the Kindergarten, First and Second graders as they listened intently to your presentation.”
-Joan Griffin McCabe, Principal, St Mark The Evangelist Catholic School

“...you were an inspiration to our kids!”
-Gretchen Aerui, Retreat Co-Chair,
Selective Mutism Group-Childhood Anxiety Network

“Your warm, spontaneous “illustrator talks” were a treat for all of us! ...Who knows, you may have inspired a budding young artist/illustrator. We can’t predict the long term results of your talks, but the immediate responses were wonder, delight, pleasure and even surprise!”
-Flo and Ruth, Librarians, Green Acres School

“I believe that I want to be an artist when I grow up, so I was greatly influenced by what you had to say. ...I loved your presentation, and I would go back any day.”
-Sarah, student

“Thanks for bringing the baby blue whale. It was cool and big. I almost fainted. It was awesome.”
-Mark, student