READINGS, SIGNINGS, PRESENTATIONS

COMING UP: 


LETTERS FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARIANS:

"We wanted to thank you for your wonderful visit to our school.  You did an incredible job with your presentation and you really sparked some interest in a lot of students, both about your book and upcoming sequel and also about the whole writing process.  The students really enjoyed your visit and our copies of your book are flying out of our library."—Nancy C., Middle School Librarian, Cedar Rapids, IA

"I can't wait to hear you discuss your book again when you come to visit."—Barry C., Library Media Specialist, Kirkwood, MO

"I highly recommend Mr. Allan Richard Shickman as a guest speaker.  His presentation is wonderful as he shares through select readings his ZAN-GAH stories and the use of sensory imagery in writing.  Allan has created in his stories a setting that readers can believe and characters that can be related to.  Character traits, morals, and life lessons weave throughout the ZAN-GAH stories which allow for great book discussions.  I appreciate the "Reading and Rereading Zan-Gah" guide Allan offers on his website and plan to use this with my middle school book club.  I anxiously await Zan-Gah’s next adventure!"—Kimberly S.,  Middle School Librarian


STUDENT LETTERS:

"You taught me lots of things, like how many times authors have to send their book in before it gets published.  You talked about how to use your imagination and you gave me some great ideas for future essays."—Kayla L., middle school student

"Thanks for coming.  You are a really funny and awesome guy."—Landon D., middle school

"I learned a lot about being an author from you."—Mason M., middle school

"I loved your presentation.  You are hilarious.  I can't wait to see what you have in your head for your next book."—Allison S., middle school

"You are a great storyteller.  Please come back soon!"—Maddie S., middle school

"Thank you so much for coming to speak to us!  I have just finished reading ZAN-GAH and I love it!"—Sophia, middle school

"My favorite part of his talk was when he read from his book, ZAN-GAH.  He read with such enthusiasm it was so much fun just sitting and listening... I could have done it for hours.  I really am excited to apply his methods of using note cards to develop my ideas...."—Tim K., middle  school

"He explained the importance of vivid verbs and exciting adjectives."—Jojo H., middle school

"Allan Shickman was full of energy in teaching us about how important sensory details are in any writing."—Connor A., middle school