On to the reason for the special family get together. Back in January a group by the name of Stories That Soar came to our school and asked our students to write stories. When they were done they got to put their stories into a magic box and received a piece of candy and a sticker in return. Some of the stories would be chosen to be acted out on stage as a play and some would be made into a book. Our school turned in a total of 193 stories and out of those 22 were picked to be published or performed.
Alex got her book published! It was an amazing story that almost didn't get turned in. The last week they were able to turn in stories Alex couldn't find hers. She thought it was at home, I thought she had given it to her teacher. We looked for days with no luck. I let her teacher know how upset she was about the whole thing at our Wednesday morning meeting so maybe they could search the classroom. By Wednesday afternoon, with the help of her teacher, she had a story to turn in. Not a moment too soon either because the next day was the last day to turn them in! 
Alex wrote an awesome story titled Oh, Sally! It was about a very naughty dog who does lots of bad dog things but in the end is still loved by her owner. 
There was a professional illustrator that chose to illustrate Alex's story for her. She had a dog of her own and loved her story right away. She asked to meet Alex and get a picture with her. Alex (along with the entire family) was so excited and proud! The illustrator told Alex her illustrations were inspired by her own dog.
Here are just a few pictures of her book. Not the greatest pictures but it is one of the greatest books!! Alex is an amazing story teller!
I'm so proud of her and her abilities. She always says she wants to be an author when she grows up and now she is one! My little girl is so amazing!
I will always treasure her sweet little book. We gave a copy to her teacher with a thank you card and a picture of Alex. We wanted her to know how much we appreciated all her hard work and patience as a teacher. I was so grateful that so many of our family members (Nana, Papa, Uncle Will, Colin....and Daddy even took the day off!) were able to come and show their love and support for Alex. I think it will be a day she will never forget!
Alex the AMAZING Author!!
Alex got her book published! It was an amazing story that almost didn't get turned in. The last week they were able to turn in stories Alex couldn't find hers. She thought it was at home, I thought she had given it to her teacher. We looked for days with no luck. I let her teacher know how upset she was about the whole thing at our Wednesday morning meeting so maybe they could search the classroom. By Wednesday afternoon, with the help of her teacher, she had a story to turn in. Not a moment too soon either because the next day was the last day to turn them in! 
Alex wrote an awesome story titled Oh, Sally! It was about a very naughty dog who does lots of bad dog things but in the end is still loved by her owner. 
There was a professional illustrator that chose to illustrate Alex's story for her. She had a dog of her own and loved her story right away. She asked to meet Alex and get a picture with her. Alex (along with the entire family) was so excited and proud! The illustrator told Alex her illustrations were inspired by her own dog. 
Here are just a few pictures of her book. Not the greatest pictures but it is one of the greatest books!! Alex is an amazing story teller! 
I'm so proud of her and her abilities. She always says she wants to be an author when she grows up and now she is one! My little girl is so amazing! 
I will always treasure her sweet little book. We gave a copy to her teacher with a thank you card and a picture of Alex. We wanted her to know how much we appreciated all her hard work and patience as a teacher. I was so grateful that so many of our family members (Nana, Papa, Uncle Will, Colin....and Daddy even took the day off!) were able to come and show their love and support for Alex. I think it will be a day she will never forget! 
Alex the AMAZING Author!! 
4 comments:
What an awesome thing! Congrats to Alex!
COOL!! Now tell her I want her autograph......that book looks adorable!! Good job, Alex!!
He sis,
Your blog is so cute. And my little grand girl is truly aaaammmaaazzziiinnnggg.Uncle James Stanley called he wants to buy a signed copy of her book....
LOVE YA MOM
I am so proud of her! Good job Alex! Debbie
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