Feedback From Educators
"He was an outstanding presenter and inspired our students with his message. If you are considering having Mr. Hale visit your school,
I wholeheartedly recommend that you do so."
- Stephen Shepperd, Principal, Sunnyside Elementary School, Idaho
"You were such a pleasure to work with — accommodating, organized, and always available to help. Many thanks for making my role in this so easy."
- Kirsten Pert, Our Savior’s Lutheran School PTA, San Clemente, California
"I wanted to thank you again for such a great visit…. I want to tell anyone considering having you speak at their school, they should definitely do it. You are wonderful with the students. If you remember, as you were leaving one student even begged you not to go!"
- Beth Roberts,Treasurer, Hillcrest Elementary PTA, East Moline, Illinois
Our students have been much more excited about reading since his presentation, and our librarian can't keep Bruce's books on the shelves. Our students have also become very excited about creating their own stories. Bruce's talk has created many budding writers and illustrators. Overall, it was a wonderful experience for our whole school district, and I highly recommend Bruce Hale as a speaker.
- Krista Kegerreis, Reading Specialist, Northampton School District, Pennsylvania
"The [Battle of the Books] kick-off this year was fantastic, thanks to you. We had our best attendance ever, and for weeks afterwards people would tell me how wonderful your program was. It's no surprise that for two weeks following your presentation, we were unable to keep Chet Gecko books on our shelves!"
- Monica Anderson, Youth Services Librarian, Grace Dow Memorial Library, Michigan
"Just a quick note to tell you I need 100's of copies of your books!
The kids and teachers are crazy about you and LOVED meeting you. Thank you so much for stopping by to see us!
It was the highlight of our week! "
- Nancy Klein, Librarian, St. Edward's Lower School, Florida
"Bruce is very easy to work with and has a wonderful personality
for school visits. He is a great storyteller and easily holds the children's attention. After the Author's
Faire, a special day student connected with him enough to go back to her room and reproduce all of his
artwork, a gifted fifth grader spent the afternoon playing with language, and all over our neighborhood,
children spent the weekend reading Bruce's books."
- Donna Nasielski, Author's Faire Chairperson, Adobe Bluffs Elementary, California
"Your impact on our students' reading is seen every day here -- kids carrying your books around and READING them! "
- Ava White, Librarian, Louisburg Elementary, Kansas
