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I love books. In junior high school, I read almost the entire library of fiction books. I read the encyclopedias we had at home. I saved my allowance to buy scholastic books in elementary school. I would call myself a "bookholic," but I know I am not alone. In fact, most teachers I know love books. Even when we replaced our English classroom textbooks during my 37 years in the classroom, I hated to throw the old ones away, and our department usually found another school to donate them. #Savethebooks!
I am not the only one who loves books, and some very special people made something wonderful happen with discarded books. I just read a story that is new to me - although it happened a few years ago. No matter - the idea is so good, it is worth writing about!
Seems that some garbage collectors in Turkey just couldn't bear to throw books away. So, they started saving them. In fact, they saved enough books from the trash heap to fill an entire new library!
Sometimes, wonderful things can happen because of a good idea and a few people working together! Such a beautiful and uplifting story! Here is a picture of the trash heap books that became a library and link to the story:
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
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!
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