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John recently visited Lakewood Creek Elementary School in Montgomery, IL, where he spoke to the 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-graders. The students were thoroughly delightful. He’d like to thank Kris Murgas for setting up the visit.

John had a nice time speaking to the 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-graders at St. Mary of Gostyn in Downers Grove, IL. The St. Mary’s students were attentive and enthusiastic, making this visit a great one. He’d like to thank Kim Zinni for arranging the visit.

John recently spoke to 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-graders at Butterfield Elementary School in Lombard, IL. The students were bright and exuberant. He’d like to thank Literary Support Specialist Stephanie Ganakos for coordinating the visit.

John had a wonderful time speaking to the 3rd graders at John L. Sipley School in Woodridge, IL. The kids were well-behaved and enthusiastic. All in all, it was an amazing group of nine and ten-year-olds. He’d like to thank Sipley LRC Director Ben Lafferty for arranging the visit.

John had a great time speaking to the 4th graders at Scott School in Naperville, IL. The students were attentive and enthusiastic. They especially enjoyed the question-and-answer session. John would like to thank Library Director Scott Larson for coordinating the visit.

John had a great time speaking to the 3rd-, 4th-, 5th-, and 6th-graders at Elmwood Elementary School in Elmwood Park, IL. They were a very bright and enthusiastic group of students. He’d like to thank Principal Matthew Lerner for arranging the visit.

John had an enjoyable time at Greenbrier Elementary School in Arlington Heights, IL. Their 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-graders were awesome. They really nailed Charlie’s Brain Teasers. John would like to thank Library Media Center Director Lorrie Palm for arranging the visit.

John had a nice time speaking to the 3rd-graders at Meadow Glens Elementary School in Naperville, IL. The students were excited and enthusiastic. They were also exceptionally good at solving the brain teasers for 8- and 9-year-olds. John would like to thank Julie Kassen for arranging the visit.