Mary Casanova’s presentation at Ridgeview Elementary school in Granite Bay, California included every element needed for a perfect school Author Day. Mary’s ability to interactively engage the students was masterful. Her multi dimensional approach, using an overview of writing basics with an emphasis on the importance of incorporating personal experience and thorough research, was brilliant. Our school has a notable history of visits by excellent authors with Mary Casanova on our list of the most highly recommended. Her superb presentation motivates children to develop their writing skills and will inspire them to have a life long love of reading.

—Carolyn Mesick, Librarian
Author Day Committee Chair

Mary Casanova's presentation at Ridgeview Elementary school in Granite Bay, California included every element needed for a perfect school Author Day. Mary's ability to interactively engage the students was masterful. Her multi dimensional approach, using an overview of writing basics with an emphasis on the importance of incorporating personal experience and thorough research, was brilliant. Our school has a notable history of visits by excellent authors with Mary Casanova on our list of the most highly recommended. Her superb presentation motivates children to develop their writing skills and will inspire them to have a life long love of reading.

—Lori Dechert
Author Day Committee Chair

I've noticed a lot of “dialogue” lately about author school visits so I wanted to share our recent experience. I couldn’t wait to let everyone on LM-NET know about an awesome guest author we were privileged to host last week. Mary Casanova is from northern Minnesota, is reasonably priced and has a variety of published books including a folktale and another picture book as well as several outstanding chapter books to appeal to 3rd grade up to 8th. Our staff was so impressed with her outstanding rapport with the kids that they have asked me to reschedule her in a couple of years! We have a guest author in our school every year, but Mary was one of the best. If you're looking for a great author visit, check out Mary Casanova [www.marycasanova.com]. You won’t be disappointed!

—Joyce McMurray, Library Media Specialist
Fire Prairie Middle School, Fort Osage R-I School District
2101 N. Twyman Rd., Independence, MO 64058

[Our 4th and 5th grade international school students] enjoyed hearing about her childhood and seeing photos. Since many had never visited the United States, she was careful to be aware of cultural differences and explain things the children might not be familiar with. They were captivated when she recounted the many personal experiences that became chapters in the books.They appreciated the fact that she had to remain confident and persistent in order to attain her goal of being a published children's author. Her booksigning was very personal and the best I have ever seen. She took time to speak to each child and they, in turn, felt so special and inspired to write. Her books were never on the shelves for long and, now, even a year later, they still recall her visit in detail.

Carolyn White-Lesieur
International School of Paris
96bis, rue du Ranelagh
75016 Paris FRANCE

Toni Buzzeo, LMS Longfellow School, Portland, Maine

"She is truly a class act. I thoroughly recommend her for any age level. The staff of George E. Jack would agree 100%.
—Kris Zuidema, LMS George E. Jack School, Standish, Maine.