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Children's author Hogg visits Valley View
October 28, 2015
“Children, you must pay your teachers…you must pay them with ‘respect’!” stated Gary Hogg, author of such books as Garbage Snooper Surprise, Don’t Bake That Snake!, and I Heard of a Nerd Bird.

Mr. Hogg came to Valley View Elementary on Monday, October 12 and worked with close to 400 students in assemblies and workshops. All of the students had the opportunity to purchase his books, meet him, and have their books signed.

The children at the assemblies giggled and applauded as Hogg transformed into a well-padded hairdresser named Beulah who, with her blue beehive hairdo, helped a ‘pig’ win first place at the county fair.

Hogg ended the day with workshops for third, fourth and fifth grade students. He emphasized detail, detail, and more detail, along with choosing a topic that is meaningful to the writer. He ended his time by having the students repeat, “I am an author! Ta! Da!”

Valley View is thankful for the Bonners Ferry Rotary Club, the Valley View PTO, and the Eagles Aerie #3522 for making it possible for Gary Hogg to visit our school.

Principal Williams and the staff at Valley View are devoted to providing reading and writing opportunities to the students. Thanks to financial support of our community and all those that volunteer their time. We are making a difference in the lives of our children.
 
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