COMMENTARIES AND AWARDS

Some Letters Ann Has Received About Her Books

From Columbus School, City School District of New Rochelle:

Again thank you - for enchanting, this time, the older boys and girls. I don't often see our 5th and 6th graders sit quietly for that long a time or respond with such interest and curiosity. Your approach has been just right for that age group.

From Goddard Space Flight Center:

Let me say again how much we enjoyed having you at the Goddard Space Flight Center. The feedback I have received from students here and at the Lewis Research Center is testimony to the fact that you provided your audience with a memorable experience. Your warmth, charm, and spirit of adventure was projected into the lives of your audience in far-away Cleveland, almost as if you were there in person.

From the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns:

The conference exceeded all expectations. The participants -- students, parents, and teachers -- have used only superlatives to praise and describe the conference experience. Thank you sincerely for giving us so generously of your talent and your time and for bringing to the conference an enthusiasm matching your own. Your love for and commitment to writing, your genuine respect for young people, and your faith in their future were obvious to us all. We will always be grateful for what you have done for our young people.

From the Education Department at the Diocese of Rockville Center:

Thank you very much for all you did to make our Young Authors' Festival such a resounding success. Many praise-filled comments have come our way from parents, teachers, and especially the youngsters. Not only did you have an excellent message, you brought a warmth, interest, and graciousness to the occasion which all those present will remember for a long time.

From a Teacher in Marshalltown, Iowa:

Thanks a million for all the joy and happiness you brought to Marshalltown. The boys and girls will be talking and keeping stories alive through reading for months.

From Taylor Elementary, Palisade Colorado:

Ann McGovern was exceptional in her ability to relate with kids and to share her writing experiences with all persons she met. She was magnetic in her appeal; student response was enthusiastic.

From The Irving Independent School District, Irving, Texas:

We think it's a very rare gift for a person to be able to write for young people, as well as to talk to them about their craft of writing. You certainly do have these skills and for this we are most grateful.

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