Along with every book we read, I reach out to the authors to make personalized videos of reading and writing advice for the students. Many diverse authors have sent back messages, and some of their quotes are shown below:
“I am very grateful that a book that I initially wrote for my daughter can connect with other kids across America” - Nathan Fairbairn
“I hear you've made friends with Maniac Magee...which means you've made friends with me. I'm glad Davinder introduced us” - Jerry Spinelli
“I think that one of the keys of being a writer is that you start things, but they go wrong, and these mistakes are what guide you forward” - Joel Ross
“Storytelling can come in many forms, from being an illustrator to being a writer like me” - Donna Barba Higuera