Grades:  K-12
Length: 6/30 Minute
Rights: Perpetuity with Distribution and Duplication
Internet: http://www.fcps.edu/fairfaxnetwork

For the past ten years, this popular series has promoted literacy and an interest in reading and writing, by giving students direct access to authors who share their personal stories and their writing tips and encourage students to "keep reading, keep writing, and keep dreaming."

Feeds

1) Nathaniel Philbrick - Grades 9-12. 
This program explores the role of primary sources, as well as the author’s approach to developing a narrative for The Mayflower and the Pilgrims’ New World. 

Wednesday, 9/24/08, 1:00-1:30 p.m.

 
2) Thomas Holtz - Grades 4-6.
This program highlights Dr. Holtz’s work on Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages.  (Tape delayed.)

Thursday, November 20, 1:00-1:30 p.m.

 
3) Moira Rose Donohue - Grades 2-3. 
Targeted for young writers, this edition of Meet the Author provides an overview of her books and a few mini-lessons on the importance of punctuation and grammar.

Wednesday, January 14, 1:00-1:30 p.m.

 
4) William Boniface - Grades 3-5.

For boys and girls alike, each book in The Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary Boy series reveals a simple and important nugget: superpowers are no match for brainpower. 

Thursday, February 26, 1:00-1:30 p.m.

 
5) Rob Cleveland - Grades K-3.

Master storyteller and former teacher Rob Cleveland brings new insight to an ancient tradition: telling stories.

Thursday, March 19, 1:00-1:30 p.m.

6) Susan Stockdale - Grades 3-5.