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Robert Elmer
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Robert Elmer, author of 38 novels for young readers, helped Westminster elementary students discover excitement in writing from a distinctly Christian perspective on Thursday, October 6, 2005. Mr. Elmer shared how faith and writing skills mix in an inspirational assembly held in the morning chapel service.
Young Writers Workshops followed for each of the grade levels in the Library/Media Center throughout the day. The author revealed his heart as he challenged our students to discover how to uncover exciting story "seeds" in our everyday lives, who can write like a pro even if we're not famous or talented, why God cares about writing, and how it can change our lives.
Thank you, Robert Elmer, for sharing your heart and motivating our students to excellence.
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Sigmund Brouwer
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Sigmund Brouwer, author of over forty books for juvenile and adult readers, enthralled Westminster AcademyŽ third, fourth and fifth graders on Thursday, November 21, 2004 in the Elementary Library/Media Center. Using his background as a writer of sports/mystery and science fiction novels, Brouwer inspired students with reading presentations and readily communicated that writing is fun! Mr. Brouwer was also the special guest for a father/son event, "Mystery Night" held in the evening.
Thousands of students throughout the United States and Canada have benefited greatly from attending Young Writers Institutes, co-founded by Sigmund Brouwer in 1993. Mr. Brouwer, with nearly a million books sold to date, has remained true to his desire to inspire children with the joy of reading and the excitement of writing. Thanks, Mr. Brouwer, for transporting our students into worlds and times far beyond - delivering knowledge, joy, sorrow, laughter and, most importantly, wisdom.
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Bill Myers
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Bill Meyers, a surperbly creative writer and film director, delighted elementary students with the challenge of "say YES to God" in assembly on Thursday, September 20, 2007. Students, parents and teachers alike were enriched by Mr. Meyer's fertile imagination and godly wisdom shared freely at Young Writers Workshops in the library/media center for third, fourth and fifth graders.
Mr. Meyers is the author and co-creator of the "McGee and Me!" series, as well as a writer/actor for "Adventures in Odyssey." His works, including such favorites as The Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle, Journeys to Fayrah, Bloodhounds, Inc., and Secret Agesnt Dingledorf and His Trusty Dog, Splat are great favorites of Westminster AcademyŽ readers!
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Nancy Rue
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Nancy Rue, successful writer of over 70 books for children, inspired elementary students at a special assembly on Tuesday, September 30, 2003. Mrs. Rue challenged her listeners to pursue whatever they're led to with the same passion with which a writer writes a book . Nancy gave students enjoyable practice in the process of story writing in Young Writers' Workshops held all day in the Elementary Library/Media Center.
Books in Nancy Rue's Christian Heritage Series present issues in historical settings that are relevant to contemporary readers. Her Young Women of Faith series of fiction and nonfiction books are currently best sellers.
Thank you Nancy for making learning such fun!
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Troy Schmidt
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Troy Schmidt, author of the Hermie & Friends series of books, delighted preprimary through fifth grade students with his knowledge of "weird" insect facts. He then brought to students' attention that many Bible characters had unusual traits, as well. Then he asked, "Why are we surprised that each of us has special attributes that make us different, too?" As the September 28th chapel came to a close, Westminster children were convinced that their own uniqueness was certainly a gift from God.
Posing the question, "What if?" was the writing technique used by Mr. Schmidt during each of four Young Writers' Workshops held throughout the day in the Elementary Library/Media Center. Brainstorming answers to that question helped students develop ideas that would make their creative writing much more interesting. The whole process was great fun!
Thank you, Mr. Schmidt, for sharing your talent with us.
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