Authors' Week 2005 with author/illustrator Robin Rector Krupp was a celebration of reading, writing, illustrating and the creative process that goes with all of those!

During the week, students attended assemblies where they met the author and learned how the book "The Rainbow and You" was created. 

Robin showed everyone that there are many steps involved in creating a book. 

She described how one of the greatest moments in the process is when viewing the pages for the very first time. 

Students were eager to participate and enjoyed interacting with the author.  They learned that rewriting is an integral part of the process.

During the week, each classroom also had the opportunity to visit with the author one-on-one in the Pennekamp Library.

First, she worked on a writing exercise and encouraged students to ask questions.

A lesson on creating sketches and developing illustrations was next.

Students were then asked to draw their hands.

Robin gave the students a few pointers and then asked them to do another drawing of their hands.  Ask your student to show you their "before" and "after" hand sketches!

Throughout the week, mystery readers visited classrooms and shared their favorite books with students.

Parents, teachers and students alike shared in a celebration of books and reading.

Visitors ranged from animals and pirates to the donut man and the number lady!

Fifth grade students also participate in a screen writer's workshop lead by former PK parent and professional screenwriter Karol Hoeffner Shrodes.  

A big thank you to the Pennekamp PTA for sponsoring Authors' Week.  We are one of the few schools in the nation that has an author visit for an entire week (see the article "A Joyful Noise: Authors in Our Schools" from "Our Children", the magazine of the National PTA) and that effort takes financial and volunteer support from the entire Pennekamp family.  We sincerely thank all of you for your generosity.

Photos of Authors' Week Family Night are also available.