“Books can’t describe feelings like [spoken] words and faces can.”
– 6th Grader

“You had the kindergartners begging for more.”
– Deb Newell, Thomas Paine, Elementary School Librarian

“It makes me feel like I’m there and part of the history.”
– 7th Grader

“I was able to hear the story of a real soldier from World War II; his feelings, his worries, his ways to have fun. Nothing could give me a better understanding of the real Second World War.”
– 8th Grader

“Camille Born and her stories are creative, innovative, informed, and informing.”
– Julie Veazie, Mahomet-Seymour Jr. High Librarian

“Your stories were great. My favorite story was about ants. I like your action while you are telling the story.”
– ESL student