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Inspiration Expo Brings School & Community
Together
Currey
Ingram Academy Inaugural Event Celebrates Creativity & Imagination
The following
article is a reflection of Peter’s visits offered by Evan
Dickert who is a graduating senior at Currey Ingram Academy, who
will attend Middle Tennessee State University majoring in Information
Technology/Systems. He is the winner of the Hope Scholarship which
pays his tuition for four years.
Three years
ago I met Peter H. Reynolds for the first time. At that time I
didn’t really know much about books or the “Book World”.
But we were all told that we had to go see this special guest
at my school. I am always really happy to meet people that come
to our school, but this just didn’t seem very interesting.
After the presentation was over I walked away very satisfied and
very interested in what Peter had to say.
When I think
of a children’s book I think about a story that is geared
towards little kids, therefore it is very simple and easy to understand,
but after I read a few of Peter’s books I realized that
there was so much meaning hidden behind the story. It was amazing
to me how a story that was so simple could convey so much meaning.
 Two
years, and one interview later, I have become very good friends
with Peter, and his friend and co-worker Bill, or, "The Dot
Connector". When you normally meet someone famous they can
be pretty egotistical and arrogant, but not Peter. Peter is a
great fun loving guy that can capture the attention of anyone
and really keep him or her interested in what he has to say.
Children’s
books can seem very lame, boring and childish. But the next time
you’re in the library or book store, pick up one of Peter’s
books and your view will totally change. His images and words
lock you in and take you on a journey like no other, and really
inspire you to do anything you want. Thanks, Peter, you have really
inspired me to be who I am and follow my life long dreams.
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Special thanks to Cherrie Farnette, Director of the Faces of Learning
Program at Currey Ingram, along with the creative staff and parents,
helped make the Inspiration Expo a reality!
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