Category: What’s New
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Diamond ES in Gaithersburg, MD
Thanks to the PTA of Diamond Elementary School in Gaithersburg, MD, especially Shelia Bouley (pictured on right) and Patty Markey (on left), for supporting my author visit. After learning that I always carry a small blank notebook with me, Sheila Bouley had the wonderful idea of making sure that each child…
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Ritchie Park ES, Rockville, MD
I loved the great enthusiasm from students, teachers, and parents at Ritchie Park Elementary School during my recent visit. What a nice idea to have students do the introduction! Thanks to the PTA and parents Kim Testa and Janice Woo.
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Favorite Fan Mail of the Week
Dear Mary Amato, I loved what you did when you came to my school. Now I love to write I mean love! I am very inspired by!! You taught me how to love writing. from Jordan
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Favorite Fan Mail of the Week
Dear Mary Amato, Ever since you came I’ve had a lot of ideas popping out of nowhere. I used to hate writing and thought I was horrible. You really inspired me. Thank you, Tommy
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“Mommy says no teasing in our house.”
A fascinating report of how preschoolers responded to the concept of teasing in Maureen Ingram’s insightful blog, Pondering Preschool.
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Favorite Fan Mail of the Week
“When you left at the end of the day I just wanted to write because I had so many ideas in my head -Madeline
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New Edition of The Naked Mole-Rat Letters
The Kindle edition of The Naked Mole-Rat Letters is now available on amazon.com. E-book editions are also coming soon for bn.com and kobo.com.
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Fan Mail of the Week
Dear Mary Amato, Thank you for coming to our school. My most favorite highlight of your visit was when you shared your journal. I think it was funny. Also, thank you for inspirering me to write. Thank you! Dylan
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Winner of the 2012 Mary Amato in Maryland Contest
Jennifer Feinstein, co-president Fields Road ES PTA in Gaithersburg, is the winner of this year’s contest. Winner receives on free assembly or workshop for his/her school. Congrats!