Dean Pitchford Author Visit

Author Dean Pitchford had my students on the edge of their seats as he shared his books! What an amazing storyteller. We were all so starstruck by this talented gentleman before he came and by the end of his visit, we were so excited about his books that they were all checked out by the beginning of the next day. If you don't recognize his name, check out his website! Here is a hint to the genius of this man...he wrote Footloose!!!

Thanks Dean for the fabulous visit and a very pleasant dinner.

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