River Dragon Testimonials!

“River Dragon takes a local legend and immortalizes it.  The story of the dragon at the tip of Merritt Island, Florida, is combined with fantasy and environmental issues, creating a captivating story.  Students will love the story, artwork and music, and teachers will love the cross-curricular connections.  This is a must read!” 

~ Jocelyn Downs, Language Arts Resource Teacher, Brevard County ~ President, Brevard Council of Teachers of English ~ Teacher Consultant for the National Writing Project

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“If you are looking for a way to motivate your students and introduce them to the exciting world of writing, then Diane Carr is the perfect person to help you out.  Diane came to visit our 2^nd - 5th grade students.  Her presentations were fun, informative and kept the students on the edges of their seats.  She is a talented children’s’ author who combines local culture with universal themes.  She has the ability to write wonderful fiction for children that appeals to their interests and inspires them to enter into the writing process.  Her presentations also meet the writing standards that we teach on all grade levels.  I highly recommend her to anyone who is interested in motivating and inspiring children to become writers and readers!”

~Joyce Wuensch, NBCT Media Specialist, Cape View Elementary

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“Diane Carr, author of River Dragon, visited Harbor City Elementary School.  Using her expertise in writing and speaking, she presented to 2-5^th grades. Her presentations were delightful, informing, and age appropriate.   Students enjoyed learning Brevard history, as well as, techniques in becoming a successful author. In learning that her daughter helped in coauthoring the book, students were encouraged to become successful writers at any age. They also loved the fact that she was local, and so did I. It certainly made things easier for us.”

~ Tommye Reynolds, Media Specialist, Harbor City Elementary

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            “We loved your book!  It was very imaginative and real at the same time, since the story takes place in Brevard County, where we live.  It made us happy and sad, especially since we can no longer visit Annie.  (Some of us remember her, and one of us even had a birthday party near her when we were younger!)  Thank you again for your book!  Thank your daughter, Kira, too!  We think she is also a good writer!”

            ~ Ms. Thomas’ Class, Atlantis Elementary

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“River Dragon, is an awesome book.  The book is creative and entertaining--Diane utilizes fact and fiction very well.  I read the book to my first grade class and the children really enjoyed the story.  My class also put on the "River Dragon" play.  The children learned so much about Florida history and really enjoyed the fictitious part of this delightful story.  The class did an OUTSTANDING job.  The costumes were adorable and the families were so impressed with this original story.”

 ~ Sandy Stevenson, First Grade Teacher, Suntree Elementary

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“Thank you for coming to our class.  I liked when you showed us your new book.  We went to your website.  It was great.  We printed pictures too.  We hope you will come back and please bring your illustrator.  I loved your book River Dragon.  We are grateful that you came to see our gifted class.”

          ~ Sara Lotspeich, Student, Audubon Elementary

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