“Diane is
great with kids. She kept our 3rd thru and 6th graders entertained and
taught them the writing process as well. She had a great song playing
that promoted reading as they walked in, followed by a slideshow, and
concluded by having the kids play Masquerade Mania, a game show from her
book. I highly recommend her.”
Mary
Varley - School Library Media Specialist, Windermere School -
Ellington, CT
"Diane
Roberts was a pleasure to have visit our school! She immediately
endeared herself to the kids and had them learning and laughing at the same
time, no easy task! After the program, the kids were motivated to read
and write more because they saw how much fun it could be. The teachers
and librarian also enjoyed the show and thought it was extremely worthwhile
and rewarding."
Kathryn
Frish - Prestonwood Elementary - Dallas, Texas
"As we
approach the start of a new summer reading program season, I want to let you
know how much we enjoyed your show last year. You are so dynamic, your
personal touch, and your ability to interact with the kids keeps them
engaged throughout the whole performance. Any library that is able to
book you next summer is lucky indeed and I know that they will enjoy Ricky
Raccoon as much as the kids and parents at Ridglea have done. We always look
forward to seeing you."
Becca
Caldow - Children's Librarian
, Ridglea Branch,
Fort Worth Public Library - Fort Worth, Texas
"When
Diane Roberts' book Made You Look was nominated in Connecticut for
The Nutmeg Children's Book Award, I had no idea that this amazingly talented
lady would visit my library one unforgettable day. In June, 2005 Diane
presented a program for middle-grade readers from two neighboring towns. The
force of Diane's personality scooped up all the kids who attended and
transported them into a world where reading reigns. Diane Roberts not only
knows how to write a story that kids love, but also how to present a
program that they will enjoy and learn from. She thoughtfully prepared and
organized her show to involve all the kids, connecting to their heads,
hearts and funny bones! When Diane Roberts visits your library, you'll want
her back again!"
Lynn
R. Hidek - Assistant Director / Children's Librarian, Henry Carter Hull
Library - Clinton, CT
"Who could
have guessed a simple email to Diane Roberts, congratulating her on her
book nomination for Connecticut's Nutmeg Book Award, would trigger such a
whirlwind! Believe me, riding the wave of celebrity-status,
even peripherally, with Diane was an experience we in
Killingworth have yet to recover from! Amazingly fun-filled and
thoroughly entertaining are adjectives that quickly come to mind when I
remember the trivia format of Diane's presentation. From the moment
she started her game show til the final buzzer buzzed Diane had her young
audience hanging onto their seats, or jumping out of their seats - you
never knew from one minute to the next! From our most reluctant
readers to our most prolific, Diane Roberts had them all - hanging on her
every word!"
Gayle Byrne
- Librarian, Killingworth Library - Killingworth, CT
