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  • Thanks again. We enjoyed having you to our school. The kids really enjoyed your presentation. Today I had a student just about jump out of her skin telling me about reading The Kit Kat Caper at home.
    She was connecting it to something we were reading together…

    Susan Carter
    Teacher-Librarian
    Guthrie Public School

  • Dear Mrs Ross,
    Today you came to my school – Trillium Woods Elementary School in Barrie… You read us a Halloween story. You were the Halloween Girl. You made me laugh. I bought a book that you wrote, “Say Please to the Honeybees”. Tonight my Mom and I read the book and made a bee craft. It was so much fun. Thank you for coming to my school. Please come back!
    Love Bethany P.

    Dear Susan,
    Thanks for taking the time to send us back an email and we would be thrilled if you used Bethany’s letter to you on your website. She is still talking about your visit and I have heard other parents say that their children enjoyed having you come to the school as well. Bethany has two older brothers (ages 9 and 10) and they also enjoyed reading the story. Getting children to read can be a struggle for some. The creativity, humour and energy in your book enticed my children to continue each page. The bee craft that Bethany and I did further added to the excitement of the reading experience. The fact that you-an author came to our school and also answered Bethany’s email was appreciated by all members of our family! Kudos as well to your illustrator, Megan. She truly did a great job! Keep up the great work, Susan and have a wonderful Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

    Tammy and Bethany Pollard
    Trillium Woods Elementary School
    Barrie, Ontario

  • Thank you very much for the wonderful class letter you wrote to my grade 2 class.
    The children all appreciated the personalized messages you wrote to them.
    You certainly made their day!!:)
    We all enjoyed your kind words!
    Everyone has enjoyed hearing your stories again, and discussions on the characters and settings have been interesting!
    Your letter has motivated everyone in the areas of reading, writing and art.
    Thank you again for a stimulating presentation.

    Sincerely,
    Kim M.

    Kim Matresky
    Grade Two Teacher
    Avon Public School
    Stratford. Ontario

  • My name is Claire and I am in grade one at St. Anthony French Immersion School in London. You came to visit my school and I wanted to tell you that I loved your visit. I have a copy of Say Please to the Honeybees and I LOVE reading it to my mom and dad! Thanks so much!
    Your friend, Claire

    Claire H. London ON

  • Students Captivated by The Kit Kat Caper

    The primary classes were lucky to have author, Susan Ross, visit them on October 20th (2009). She delighted the students as she read from her new book, The Kit Kat Caper. The children learned about all the work that goes into writing a published book. They even got to see original paintings that became the illustrations in her book. What a fun learning experience! One child’s comment to Susan sums up how the child felt, “You”re the best author and I have your book at home!”

    Tom Howes
    Tecumseh P.S.
    London, ON

  • On October 2 (2008), the primary division had the pleasure of experiencing a wonderful workshop and storytelling time with local author Susan Ross. Mrs. Ross, a former primary teacher and a Stoneybrook resident whom the children recognize when she walks her dog Abby, provided the workshop to our students … The workshop allowed the students to walk through the process with Mrs. Ross of how a creative idea can be developed into a story, tested on the target audience, and then completed for publishing purposes. She shared with us how she discovered her illustrator who is a London student, and how the two collaborated to complete the publishing process. She also entertained us with her wonderful storytelling abilities by presenting her published work as well as allowing us to be her audience for her upcoming Halloween book. The students were greatly enlightened in the writing process and thoroughly entertained. A great time was had by everyone!

    Agatha White
    Stoneybrook Public School
    London, Ont

  • I just wanted to say a quick thank you for your hard work yesterday! …Everyone loved your presentation and I will definitely recommend you next year. Thanks again!

    Shawna Berlin
    Teacher-Librarian/Primary Phys-Ed
    Wellington Street Public School
    St. Thomas, ON

  • …thanks so much for coming to visit our two schools.  The children and staff really enjoyed it.  I have been making reference to some of the things you told the children about being a good author eg. lots of reading, re-writing and perseverance.  Thanks for giving us the opportunity to share in your writing journey. 

    Have a great day.

    Marcia Tweddle
    Shakespeare Public School
    Stratford, ON

  • Thank you so very much for a wonderful day. I thought that your presentation(s) was great. The kids all seemed very interested and engaged. It is such a valuable experience for them- and fun too!  It was great to meet you and your husband. Thanks again.

    Jane Baldwin-Brown
    Summers’ Corners P.S.
    Alymer, ON

  • You will be pleased to know one of my reluctant writers made a book after you left. I gave her an “I am an author” sticker. When she was picked up I heard her say to her sister “I am an author” !!!!!! So exciting!!!!!!

    Diane Merrifield
    Kindergarten Teacher
    Nicholas Wilson P.S.
    London, ON

  • The kids and staff had a great time. Very positive feedback. Looking forward to your next book.

    Donna Schulz
    Byron Southwood P.S.
    London, ON

  • Just want to thank you for you wonderful presentation. The students and staff had great things to say about you. They really enjoyed your enthusiasm and fun attitude. I wish you all the best on your writing journey. Thanks again for coming.

    Lina Wong
    Centennial Central P.S.
    Arva, ON

  • The students, staff & teachers of the primary division were delighted to welcome the author of The Great BellyButton Coverup to our school on Friday, May 15th!!!  Susan Ross did a fantastic job of entertaining her audience with her newly released story!  Susan also gave us insight into some of the stories that she is in the process of writing as well as highlighting her (sheep) craft and her Butterfly kit!!!  Susan has an incredible way of telling stories and held the students’ attention for the duration of her presentation.

    Heidi Reid
    Notre Dame/St. Patrick
    London, ON

  • …our English teacher and I have read The Great Belly Button
Coverup to the students and it’s been a big hit…

    Anne Murphy
    St. Anthony Catholic French Immersion School
    London ,ON

  • Thanks again for coming in to speak to the kids yesterday.  I know they enjoyed the book.  My own son enjoyed it so much that he retold the entire story to our evening custodian, and then had me read it to him after school and my husband read it to him again last night.  Violet is sitting on his headboard watching over his room right now.

    Chris Passmore
    Tweedsmuir P.S.
    London, ON

  • Thank you so much for your presentation last Friday at Churchill. You are a very enthusiastic and wonderful storyteller/storywriter.  The teachers and students loved you!

    Karen Payne
    Teacher / Librarian / LST/ CST
    Sir Winston Churchill P.S.
    London, ON

  • On our library conference – the teacher-librarians have been discussing your visits to their schools – and they are encouraging other schools to book you.

    Marlene Turkington
    Learning Coordinator - Library
    CEC East Board office - Woodstock
    Thames Valley District School Board