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Thanks to the generosity of the Windward Parents Association, award-winning author/illustrator, Grace Lin, virtually visited grades 1-4 students on Tuesday, June 1.  During her presentation, she focused on the writing and illustrating process and described what inspired her to become an author and illustrator.

Ms. Lin is a New York Times-bestselling author of stories for children. Her book Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, an Asian inspired fantasy, was named a Newbery Honor Book in 2010. She also received an Honorable Mention for The Year of the Dog in 2007 from the Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature.  

To prepare for her visit, time was spent in library classes introducing students to multiple titles that Ms, Lin has written and illustrated.

We are grateful to the Windward Parents Association for their continued support and for funding this enriching experience.

Thanks to the generosity of the WPA, on June 1st and 3rd, the award-winning author and illustrator, Grace Lin, virtually visited grade 5 and 6 students on both campuses.

Ms. Lin is a New York Times-bestselling author of stories for children. Her book Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, an Asian inspired fantasy, was named a Newbery Honor Book in 2010. She also received an Honorable Mention for The Year of the Dog in 2007 from the Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature.  

New York Times bestselling and award winning author/illustrator Jerry Craft, virtually visited students in grades 7, 8 and 9 on Thursday, June 3, 2021.  The presentation focused on his illustrating and writing process and Mr. Craft shared what inspired him to choose this career path.  

Winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Author Award for his graphic novel, New Kid, Craft recently published a companion book, Class Act. He is also the creator of Mama’s Boyz, a comic strip which won the African American Literary Award five times and is a co-founder and co-producer of the Schomburg Center’s Annual Black Comic Book Festival.

We are grateful to the Windward Parents Association for its commitment to enhancing the education of our students in sponsoring these visits.

Thanks to the generosity of the Windward Parents Association, award-winning author/illustrator, Grace Lin, will virtually visited grades 1-4 students on Tuesday, June 1.  During her presentation, she focused on the writing and illustrating process and described what inspired her to become an author and illustrator.

Ms. Lin is a New York Times-bestselling author of stories for children. Her book Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, an Asian inspired fantasy, was named a Newbery Honor Book in 2010. She also received an Honorable Mention for The Year of the Dog in 2007 from the Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature.  

To prepare for her visit, time will be spent in library classes introducing students to multiple titles that Ms, Lin has written and illustrated.

We are grateful to the Windward Parents Association for their continued support and for funding this enriching experience.

Thanks to the generosity of the WPA, on June 1st and 3rd, the award-winning author and illustrator, Grace Lin, virtually visited grade 5 and 6 students on both campuses.

Ms. Lin is a New York Times-bestselling author of stories for children. Her book Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, an Asian inspired fantasy, was named a Newbery Honor Book in 2010. She also received an Honorable Mention for The Year of the Dog in 2007 from the Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature.  

New York Times bestselling and award winning author/illustrator Jerry Craft, will virtually visit students in grades 7, 8 and 9 on Thursday, June 3, 2021.  The presentation will focus on his illustrating and writing process and describe what inspired him to choose this career path.  

Winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Author Award for his graphic novel, New Kid, Craft recently published a companion book, Class Act. He is also the creator of Mama’s Boyz, a comic strip which won the African American Literary Award five times and is a co-founder and co-producer of the Schomburg Center’s Annual Black Comic Book Festival.

We are grateful to the Windward Parents Association for its commitment to enhancing the education of our students in sponsoring these visits.