October 23, 2007- Orange Beach, AL - Freelance journalist and author, Timothy Weeks taught Orange Beach Elementary students more than net casting techniques on his recent visit to the school.Sponsored by the Orange Beach Public Library and funded by the Friends of the Orange Beach Public Library, Weeks gave a presentation of his books, “Wise Mullet of Cook Bayou” and “Ol’ Middler Saves the Day” to the kindergarten through 6th grades. The students then participated in a question and answer session followed by a book signing. In addition, the 4th through 6th grades took part in a writing lab that focused on how ideas evolve from stick figures and the real pictures into his book, the writing process and his career as a journalist.
Mr. Weeks was joined by the illustrator of his books, his mother Jeanne. As an added bonus Mr. Weeks gave a special family presentation at the Orange Beach Public Library.
“Timothy Weeks masterfully commanded the students’ attention. His presentation stirred the student’s imagination and stimulated their creativity. He challenged students to continue to build their creative writing skills by writing stories that extend the fate of the characters. A portion of those projects will be showcased at the library in the coming weeks.” said Patsy Rose, Children’s Librarian at the Orange Beach Public Library.
For more information on the Orange Beach Public Library visit the library website at www.OrangeBeachLibrary.com or call 251-981-2923.
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Above Photo: Author Timothy Weeks shows children visiting the family presentation at the Orange Beach Public Library some net casting techniques.
Left to right:John Paul Sellers, Jeanne Weeks, Hannah Sellers, Adaline Sellers, Isabella Lyons, Adam Andrew, Austin Andrews, Kenneth Woodrow and Timothy Weeks.
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