Gary Paulsen tells about his childhood.
Mrs. Martin and Gary Paulsen
Gary Paulsen is appreciative of Mrs. Martin's help
Gary Paulsen explains how his books are all inspired by real events.
Visiting with Young Adult Authors
Gary Paulsen, author of HATCHET and many other stories of young adult adventures and survival, was a key speaker at the Sam Houston State University Young Adult/Children's Book Convention November 4th, 2006. Mrs. Martin was assigned to escort him to his various events and assist with book signing. He told amazing stories throughout the day. Other KCMS teachers also had the opportunity to meet Mr. Paulsen. This was an incredible opportunity; one that will be treasured and shared.
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Gary Paulsen tells about his childhood. |
Mrs. Martin and Gary Paulsen |
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Gary Paulsen is appreciative of Mrs. Martin's help |
Gary Paulsen explains how his books are all inspired by real events. |
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Pam Flowers, author of ALONE ACROSS THE ARCTIC and BIG ENOUGH ANNA, visited 6th graders. |
Helen Hemphill, author of LONG
GONE DADDY and RUNAROUND, visited 7th graders. |
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Scott Westerfeld (UGLIES and more)and
Justine Larbalestier (MAGIC'S CHILD and more)
sign books while Mrs. Martin and librarian friend, Mrs. Schauer, sneak
a photo opportunity at TLA 2007. |
E. Lockhart (AKA Emily Jenkins)
author of THE BOYFRIEND LIST, book signing at TLA 2007. |
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Mark Mitchell, author of RAISING LA BELLE, |
Rickey Pittman, author of JIM LIMBER
DAVIS and STORIES OF THE CONFEDERATE SOUTH, visited 8th graders. February
2008 |
Ally Carter, author of I'D TELL YOU I LOVE YOU,
BUT THEN I'D HAVE TO KILL YOU and the others in the Gallagher Girls
series. |
John Green, author of PAPER TOWNS, |
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Andrea White, author of SURVIVING ANTARCTICA, WINDOW BOY and RADIANT GIRL, visited 7th graders. March 2009 |
 Michael Korenblit, author of UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, THE STORY OF THE HOLOCAUST, Sept. 2009 |
 Jacqueline Woodson, author of LOCOMOTION and AFTER TUPAC & D FOSTER SHSU Book Conference 2009 |
 Christopher Paul Curtis, author of THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM and ELIJAH OF BUXTON SHSU Book Conference 2009 |
