WHAT IS IT? This annual event is unique to OLS School. Students are celebrated as authors by producing an original book in their classrooms which is then sent out to be printed for this special day. This year, UAD is happening on May 11th and every student book will be on display in the library for the first time. I can't wait to see them all! Mrs. Westbrook spearheads this ultimately wonderful event for our K-8 students but it takes many committees and every staff member to make it happen. |
The students anticipate a FUN day full of guest readers, authors, and other professionals, and a very special keynote speaker this year - author and radio talent Raymond Arroyo. Besides his EWTN radio show and his outstanding books about Mother Angelica, his first children's book has received rave reviews. We can't keep it on our shelf before it's checked out again, but we have a second copy on the way! The Relic of Perilous Falls is an adventure novel and the first in Mr. Arroyo's "Will Wilder" series. It's recommended for grades 4 - 7 and he will be signing books at UAD.
Another author we're excited to feature, Nell Branum, has co-written wonderful primary source material - along with Dr. Fran Carter, founder of the American Rosie the Riveter Foundation - by many women who worked behind the scenes during WWII. Their essays are fascinating! She's also published a cookbook with recipes from the "Rosies" as well as other very accessible books for children about WWII (with original photos) and a retro-style manners book for our youngest students. Also appearing will be Brother Leo combining science experiments with Catholic faith, and author Kari Kampakis with a special offering for Jr. High girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know. There will even be a musical offering by The Rennas, a Catholic family with several CD's to their name.
WILL THEY BE SIGNING BOOKS/CD'S?
All of these books & CD's are available to order now and, yes, they will be signed. To pre-purchase, please click on the pdf below and send it to the library by Tuesday, May 10, with payment attached.
*BONUS
A portion from many of the sales will be donated to our school library fund - yay! Thanks to all who make this possible!
uad_2016_presales.pdf |