Lessons Learned from the Bunny Teacher: "You work really hard on something, and if you're lucky, you get a break." Gene Green

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I often give advice - 37 years of teaching has made me an interested and lifelong learner, and I enjoy sharing what I have learned Today, I am asking for advice.

I have written two very different books. Student Teaching: the Inside Scoop from a Master Teacher is well received and respected by all the colleges and universities who use the text as required reading. The book has won 8 awards. Professors tell me there is nothing like it - that from my 37 years in the classroom, I offer hands on common sense advice instead of "ivory tower" opinions. When I present various programs associated with the book, especially "Dede's Three C's for Classroom Success: Confidence, Communication, and Creativity," both professors and students say the takeaway is so much great information. Yet, I have sent out many promotional copies of the book, along with letters and emails, and many professors lack the manners to respond. I LOVE helping students to become teachers! Can you, my reader friends, think of any other way to promote? I have a substantial Twitter following - 25.3K - and a Facebook page; I write a blog each week and post it on this site, LinkedIn, Tumblr, and Facebook. I have been named one of the top 100 most influential educators on Twitter as well. Please let me know if you have any ideas! dederittman@gmail.com

Additionally, my children's book Grady Gets Glasses has won 3 awards including a bronze International Moonbeam Award for Best Book with Merchandise. (Book, coloring book, stickers, plush toy bunny.) Grady is such an inclusive rabbit - we even have an anti-bullying presentation called "Bunnies Don't Bully, and Neither Should Kids" for grades K and 1. I have "Be an Author!" programs for grades 1-6, and beyond. I have endorsements from teachers and kids, and I have several different presentations related to the book depending on the grade level of the students. All are applauded and well received. Yet, it is getting more and more difficult to get into schools because of so much emphasis being placed on test scores. I do readings and some craft shows - those shows are not my audience - and I am always looking for better ways to get my book out there. I have sent the Deluxe Bunny Package - book, coloring book, stickers, and toy - to several high profile celebrities and a television personalities looking for a celebrity endorsement, but that did not work. I have sent letters of inquiry to eyeglass corporations , as Grady would be a terrific "spokesbunny " No responses. Does anyone have a suggestion? Please tell me. GradyGetsGlasses@gmail.com

Thank you in advance for helping me to publicize my books. I have so much knowledge and expertise to share, and I still love teaching so much. My books and I just need a lucky break, and maybe you hold the information to make that break happen! :) Dede

www.dederittman.com www.gradygetsglasses.com

As always, I welcome your comments and suggestions.

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Please invite Grady Gets Glasses (and me) into your school. if you are not in the Pittsburgh area, we do virtual field trips with a group called Field Trip Zoom. www.Fieldtripzoom.com and a company called www.StreamableLearning.com GRADY GETS GLASSES was the winner of Best New Children's Book 2016 and 2018 (new edition) from The Authors' Zone.Grady also won a 2018 prestigious Moonbeam Award for Best Children's Book with Merchandise.

Visit Dede's web page for complete details on her award-winning book, STUDENT TEACHING: THE INSIDE SCOOP FROM A MASTER TEACHER. Many colleges have made the book required reading. Signed copies are available www.dederittman.com Dede is also a national speaker on The Three C's for Classroom success: Confidence, communication, and Creativity; Avoiding Teacher burnout; and many other inspirational topics.

I LOVE writing. And I love writing children's books- my newest passion. Although it will be a ton of work, I am looking forward to selling my books. Since I was a secondary teacher, I know that I have much to learn about elementary students, and I will have to follow my own advice and be my genuine self. However, I also know that I am passionate about helping kids who have to wear glasses, and that GRADY GETS GLASSES sends a positive message. I am willing to work hard and do all the things that also made me a successful teacher for 37 years. I remain inspired!

Elementary teachers in Western Pennsylvania and beyond - I am willing to come into your classroom in person or as a virtual field trip through a group called Field Trip Zoom. Check them out! http://www.fieldtripzoom.com/

Teacher friends- let me know if you want me to read GRADY GETS GLASSES at your school. I am willing to come in to discuss the creative writing process, why writing is important, and personal fulfillment through writing, along with reading my book. I would appreciate the exposure, and I would make signed copies available for purchase in your classrooms following the reading. Please email me at dederittman@gmail.com The website www.gradygetsglasses.com now has plush Grady bunnies for sale!

Please like Dede's new page Grady Gets Glasses for updates about her children's book. https://www.facebook.com/gradygetsglasses?ref=hl

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As always, I welcome your comments and suggestions.

Rittman Publishing, LLC ®

Visit Dede's webpage for complete details on her award-winning book, STUDENT TEACHING: THE INSIDE SCOOP FROM A MASTER TEACHER. Many colleges have made the book required reading. Signed copies are available www.dederittman.com Dede is also a national speaker on The Three C's for Classroom success: Confidence, communication, and Creativity; Avoiding Teacher burnout; and many other inspirational topics.