Patrice is an amazing speaker. Her energy and vibrancy engaged all of our students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. Her presentation was educational and entertaining. Students were lined up after each talk to get a chance to speak with her. Patrice was also very encouraging to our students and fostering the idea that they too have ideas that can be brought to life. I am grateful for Patrice’s patience in working me to get the visit set up and being flexible enough to work around our elementary school’s schedule so that all grade levels would have a chance to listen to her read “Have You Thanked An Inventory Today?” I look forward to having the opportunity to have Patrice visit us again.

Our kids had such a great time with your Skype presentation! Thank you SO MUCH Patrice! This is an experience they won’t forget, having the opportunity to talk to a real author! This book was so well written, it tied in perfectly with our curriculum with technology and biographies as well as Black History Month and we loved the illustrations and theme of the story!

Thank you Patrice! Our K-5 students loved the opportunity to Skype with you. You kept all of our students, and staff, fully engaged! I didn’t think that was possible through a Skyping opportunity. You were so energetic and vibrant. Your energy made us feel like you were in the room with us. The message that you delivered was also very powerful. Thank you for empowering our students to be scholars and for reminding them how important all subject areas for their future. Your humor and laughter made us all smile. Finally, your book is beautiful! Thank you for signing them all and for all the corresponding that was needed to make this day a success. Best wishes to you! We look forward to reading another book written by you. Sincerely, Jackson Staff and Students! Janesville, Wisconsin!!!!

Wow! What a great experience for our students! Patrice came and visited first with our 5th graders as they prepare for their Invention Convention. Then she shared her book with our student body through our in-house broadcast system. After, as she visited classrooms and met with students, you could tell they were so excited to meet Mrs. McLaurin. She was educating, enthusiastic, entertaining and most importantly, encouraging! She really connected with the students.

I found Patrice so easy to work with as we prepared for an “out of the box” author visit! I appreciated her flexibility and willingness to work with us to meet our needs.

Thanks Patrice! It was a pleasure.

Thank you Patrice!

Our K-2 students loved to see a “real” author and really loved your presentation. The teachers and I appreciate the way you blended in the importance of spelling, reading, grammar, math, etc. The students liked the fun facts you shared about your son being the model for your character and the illustrator living in China too. They were so happy to participate and ask their questions. We liked our questioning lessons before your visit and the writing extensions afterwards for some classes.

Thank you for being such a pleasure to work with and we are waiting for your next Inventors book!