I read my children's books to elementary school students at the Stewartsville, MO school as part of their Read Across America week.  The students were very attentive and helped me sound out the animal sounds in the stories.  I was very impressed with their questions.  They responded to my introduction of how I became an author at the "old" age of 64 and continue to write books in

Their questions included:

"How long does it take to write a book?"  I replied that Frolicking Farmyard Friends took me only about 15 minutes.

"Does your hand get tired writing all those words?"  I replied that I type on the computer, so my hand doesn't get tired.  Cute question from someone who is just learning to write!

"What will your next book be about?"  I said I didn't know so they offered lots of suggestions!

"Did you draw any of the pictures?"   I told them that I can't draw very well, so I let my friend Ann draw all my pictures.

"How did you get the idea to write your first book?"  I said that I had prayed to God, and he told me in my mind and heart to write "Diane's Daily Devotions.  One girl responded that I was like Noah, who God told to build a big boat! 

The children asked so many questions, I knew they had been engaged.  It was a great opportunity to share my books with my new friends and I thank the teachers for allowing me to share my presentation with them today.