Story Comes to Life at Harding Avenue Elementary

Author and illustrator Angelo DeCesare recently visited in Lindenhurst for a special Arts-in-Education program.

DeCesare discussed with the students his experiences as an author and illustrator, as well as how he brings stories to life.

He's written several journal-style picture books, featuring his main character, Flip, who's a cartoon dog which learned to enjoy writing by using his imagination.

The character's been successful in helping young students develop their skills in reading and writing, according to school officials.

For the older grades DeCesare’s program presented an anger-management workshop. Students wrote a brief anger-related scene and performed their story using Flip puppets.

As a group the students also discussed ways to handle difficult situations, noted school officials.

The programs concluded with a cartooning demonstration, during which the author/illustartor drew popular cartoon characters and gave them to the students.

“The students and teachers loved working with Mr. DeCesare,” said reading specialist Maria Bohrer.

Information and photo submitted by Carol Hauser.