Here is the picture that Vera made for us today:

Austin requested the Antarctic and Michael requested a komodo dragon!  Can you find the mistake Vera pointed out?

Author Vera Brosgol will be visiting James John Elementary
Tuesday, April 24th 10:00 in the library
She will be working with 5th graders

Her newest graphic novel comes out on Tuesday!

Looking for something to do this weekend?   Here's a great chance for 3rd-5th graders to work with a published author.

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The League of Exceptional Writers

Saturday, April 14 @ 2:00 PM

Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing
3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.
Beaverton, OR
97005

In "Write Funny. Draw Funny. Deadlines: Not So Funny," author and illustrator Mark Fearing (Earthling!) will teach you how to create a funny picture book while staring down a fire-breathing deadline. Hosted by Rosanne Parry, the League of Exceptional Writers is a monthly workshop where authors and illustrators share their knowledge with kids, ages 8 to 18 years old, who are interested in creating books. Join us!