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I was feeling pretty drained from yesterday, my last school visit of the year. A hot one! We crammed everybody into the library — four presentations, K-5 — and we all pretty much constantly thought about how nice it would have been to have air conditioning.
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I longed for a cool movie theater and a box of Junior Mints.
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How on earth do teachers do it?
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Drip, drip, drip.
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The sound of students melting into puddles on the floor.
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As always, but maybe never moreso than today, circa 2024, I am beyond grateful to still be invited into schools to encourage and (hopefully) inspire a love of reading and writing.
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I am very aware that a book is nothing without a reader.
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P.S. Yes, please, I am eager to schedule more school visits for 2024-2025 school year, places near and far. Please contact me at jamespreller@aol.com and we can explore how I might be the best fit for your school or school district.
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