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1/12/10: Author Visit—Patricia DiChiaro School (PS8), Yonkers, NY
As the guest of the Yonkers PTA, Olana gave three one-hour presentations to the entire 3rd, 4th and 5th grades in the auditorium. Each presentation consisted of a talk about the process of writing and idea making, a question and answer time, and an activity for creating story ideas. Olana also shadowed a first grade teacher working on an activity that combined creativity and learning skills.

10/20/09: Author Visit—Briarcliff Manor Middle School, Briarcliff Manor, NY
As the guest of teacher Liz Biondi, Olana addressed 7th and 8th grade students for the National Day of Writing. She addressed two traditional classes of 25 students each, a class of six ELA students and three double classes (approx. 45 students each).

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