Children’s author, Cynthia Lord, visited Copper Beech Elementary School last week and spoke to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Ms. Lord received the 2007 Newberry Honor Book and Schneider Family Book Awards. At Copper Beech, she described the things that helped her to become an author – Read, Write, Learn, and Dream. She also reviewed for the students the writing process that includes thinking story ideas, rules for a first draft, using sensory details, revision, and more. In preparation for her visit, Copper Beech students read some of her books such as Shelter Pet Squad, A Handful of Stars, and Rules. Thank you to the Copper Beech PTA for sponsoring Ms. Lord’s visit!