Illustrator Evan Turk and Author Bethany Hegedus are flanked by Fairview’s Lincoln School faculty, administrator Dr. Dave Sleppin, and Superintendent DeLissio in center
by Sam Juliano
The Romantic Films countdown is nearing its conclusion, with the final post set to publish next week, on Monday, October 6th. The project has showcased some of the finest writing on films online, and some effusive praise is in order for all who contributed during the duration of this twenty week project.
We’d all like to again wish Allan Fish a full and speedy recovery to the operation he faces mid-week. Thanks to our muse Dee Dee for the lovely sidebar acknowledgement to our longtime friend.
The author and illustrator of Caldecott hopeful Grandfather Gandhi (Bethany Hegedus and Evan Turk) delivered an extraordinary presentation in my Lincoln School district last Monday. The themes of violence and bullying were part of the fabric of this remarkable discussion and slide show from the former high teacher who wrote this acclaimed book with the grandson of Gandhi. The 26 year-old Turk, a gifted artist helped make this show wildly engaging to the 4th through 8th graders.
Longtime friend, and former Fairview resident Peter Danish made a stellar presentation on his new novel THE TENOR at the Fairview Free Public Library on Thursday evening in front of a spirited group that included his wife Sanela.
Peter Brown and the son of children’s book luminary Richard Scarry appeared for an engaging talk about the work of Scarry’s father at THE WORD bookstore in Jersey City. Brown as always was fantastic.
We saw one film in theaters this past week, and attended the Chappaqua, New York children’s book festival on Saturday. With the start of October, many of us are anticipating some great films in the coming months as per normal late year roll outs of the prestige pictures. The Metropolitan Opera season also begins this week. (more…)
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