Author Day at Barbieri Elementary

Barbieri Elementary students learned first-hand what it is like to be a writer and illustrator at the school’s annual author day organized by educator Margaret Fawley, and parents Kim Mills and Jeanne Hampton.

Funded by the Barbieri Elementary School’s PTO, students heard from authors and illustrators and participated in hands-on workshops on Friday, May 1.

“We are grateful to the PTO and to all of the parent volunteers who helped to make this event a success,” said Fawley.

Illustrator Emilie Boon led the kindergartners in a hands-on workshop to create their own books.

Jane Kohuth worked with first graders on how to grow up to be a writer.

Sarah Thomson talked with second graders about how to write nonfiction books in her presentation, ”Gorillas and Tigers and Sharks, ....Oh My!”

Jamie Michalak shared with third graders how she became a writer. She worked with the students on generating ideas for stories and helping stories come alive through reader’s theatre.

Julie Berry talked with fourth grade students on how to go on adventures with books. She then led them in creative writing workshops.

Erin Dionne, a Framingham author, shared with her fifth grade students her “Boston History and Mystery” presentation.