Students in Liberty County get a Glimpse into the World of a Published Author

It is not often that a child can say they meet a published author and/or illustrator. Thanks to the Live Oak Public Libraries Foundation, hundreds of children in the Liberty County School System went home from school between the dates of November 5th through November 13th to report to their parents that they did just that!



Bess Chappas, author of Kiki and the Red Shoes visited Liberty Elementary School as part of an evening Pajamboree event. Parents and students enjoyed meeting the author.

Mrs. Lisa Jahn-Clough visiting students at Bradwell Institute.

Lisa Jahn-Clough, author and illustrator of several children’s books, including Alicia Has a Bad Day; Little Dog; My Friend and I; Me, Penelope; and County Girl, City Girl, visited both Bradwell Institute and Liberty County High School. Mrs. Jahn-Clough’s visit was inspiring. Students were shown writing samples and illustrations from Mrs. Jahn-Clough’s earliest childhood works to present published books, while she explained the process of developing the craft of writing. Students had the chance to ask questions at the end of the presentation.

Elysabeth Eldering visiting students at Joseph Martin Elementary.

Elysabeth Eldering, author of The Junior Geography Detective Squad (JGDS), 50-state, mystery, trivia series, visit Joseph Martin Elementary. She quizzed students with state trivia. Ms. Eldering also read to students and challenged them to create an ending to a short story she has been writing. Students enjoyed using their imagination and learning about state geography.

Elizabeth Kane visiting students at Snelson Golden Middle School.

Elizabeth Kane, author of Br’er Deer’n de Hot Peppas, visited Snelson Golden Middle School. She discussed the Southern dialogue of her book and other books by authors such as Joel Chandler Harris before sharing her book. Students enjoyed the comical illustrations and unique dialogue.

J’miah Nabawi, storyteller/ folk artist and author of Ananse Makes It So!, visited Frank Long Elementary, Jordye Bacon Elementary, and Waldo Pafford Elementary. Students enjoyed learning about the African folktale and listening to the animated storytelling of Mr. Nabawi. Mr. Nabawi involved students in a choir reading activity and taught them a dance. The visit was fun for both students and teachers!

Taylors Creek Elementary Media Specialist, Mary Lewis, Shawn Schulte in Mrs. Lyle’s Kindergarten class, and Audilee Boyd Taylor

Audilee Boyd Taylor, author of Where Did My Feather Pillow Come From?, and contributing author of Chicken Soup for the Kid’s Soul: 101 Stories of Courage, Hope, and Laughter, visited Button Gwinnett Elementary, Taylors Creek Elementary, and Lyman Hall Elementary. Students enjoyed listening to Mrs. Taylor read from her book and learning where feather pillow come from. Students also enjoyed seeing original illustrations from Mrs. Taylor’s book.

Each author was unique and inspiring! Thank you Live Oak Libraries for providing this opportunity to the children of Liberty County!