“Engaging, relevant to our curriculum and FUN! Dana brought the audience on an interactive journey through the writing process that was informative and inspiring. She has such an easy way about her – completely accessible. She really knows how to connect with her audience and talk to kids. This was a super fantastic presentation!”
Deb Kantrowitz, Grade 3 Teacher, Whiting Lane Elementary School,West Hartford, CT
“I think the fact that each of the presentations were specifically geared for a targeted age level was a huge advantage.”
Shanon Pimentel, Library Media Specialist, Lyme School, Lyme, CT
“When children’s book author Dana Meachen Rau visited the Welles Turner Library to share some of her early stories and picture books, children got the opportunity to meet a real author who has a wealth of books under her belt and a tremendous talent for teaching.”
Glastonbury Reminder-News, July 22, 2008
“She taught us so much about the writing process, how a book is published, etc. I learned so much from her!! The kids were very attentive and they were a terrific audience.”
Kathleen Mucha, third-grade teacher, Andrew Avenue School, Naugatuck, CT
“Your presentation was FANTASTIC! You covered all areas with a nice emphasis on the Boehm Concepts. I know we will be using your ideas for years to come here in kindergarten…especially to reinforce the concept words.”
Janice Williams, kindergarten teacher, Lake Garda Elementary School, Burlington, CT
“Thank you for coming to Laurel School and sharing your energy and love of writing books with the students. All the first grade teachers were still talking about your visit at the end of the day. It was great!!!!”
Rita Holby, Laurel Elementary School, Bloomfield, CT
“I received many positive comments from student and teacher alike, praising the content of your sessions as well as your gentle manner with the children.”
Erin Guarino, Reading Consultant, Laurel Elementary School, Bloomfield, CT
“Your presentations supported our writing programs wonderfully! From the concept of collecting ideas from what you know and see, to the idea of molding writing like clay, we will refer to your ideas in our writing workshops.”
Patty Farrah, Librarian, Union Elementary School, Farmington, CT
