For only $20 (plus shipping) you can own one of my original watercolor paintings - to keep or give as a special holiday gift. Each watercolored dot is signed, dated, and placed in a preservation sleeve with card backing. 100% of the funds raised will go toward the cost of printing this unique braille edition of The Dot from BrailleInk.org.

As the year ends, I also want to give special thanks to everyone who has helped us grow the FableVision mission over the last ten years. With YOUR help - we remain an independent island and safe harbor for the "stories that matter." I'm also thankful for one of the most caring dedicated staffs ever, including my siblings Paul, Jane and Andy for all their tireless work to move us into our wonderful new space at the Boston Children's Museum. Here's to FableVision's next amazing decade - and sharing the journey with you!

Savoring All Good Things,
Peter
Peter H. Reynolds

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We appreciate hearing from educators like Courtney May at Lubbock ISD, and we encourage you to share your stories with us. If you’re interested in a FableVision Lunch n'Learn in your school or district, please contact Carol Donahue at carol@fablevision.com

The Parent's Choice website features activity suggestions for children and families, plus downloads of stationery (from Stationery Studio!) and writing samples to get you started. For more information about Stationery Studio, visit www.fablevision.com/stationerystudio.

For your holiday gifts and souvenirs, you have to check out the FableVision and Peter H. Reynolds artwork-themed gear at ww w.cafepress.com/fablevision. Mugs, Tote Bags, t-shirts, baby bibs and more are available with themes such as Make Your Mark, The Dot, The Dot Gallery, Navigate Your True Potential, and Vashti Paints a Dot. We just got our own personal order in from Cafe Press, and we're huge fans of the tote-bag and the tall mug.

Aside from making our list and checking it twice, here's what we're up to for the next few weeks:

December 13 - Literary Limelight show on Boston Neighborhood Network TV from 4 to 5:30 pm. Peter will be interviewed by Augusta Alban, the host of Literary Limelight. She will focus on Peter's book So Few of Me, a perfect book for the busy holiday season. This show will be aired live and rebroadcast several times in Boston, Cambridge, and Wellesley.

January 23 - 28 - FETC [Florida Education Technology Conference] Peter H. Reynolds is the one of the featured keynote speakers, and Paul A. Reynolds is presenting "Attacking 2 Drop Out Rates through Online Communities of Practice". Our dear friend Dr. Peggy Healy Stearns, designer of Stationery Studio will also be presenting a session on "Beyond Testing: Nurturing Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration". Stop by and visit us at Booth #1159. Orlando, FL.

Excerpt:
"Our school is a new school, now in its’ 6th year. Prior to our opening the building, I came across The North Star book. I purchased the book and the musical and have utilized it each year ... I begin my classroom guidance with all of the classrooms by reading The North Star, and end the school year by reading it again. We have incorporated the ideas of the book in to our school culture.

This past September, we were fortunate to have Peter H. Reynolds spend a day in our building. He shared his stories, artwork and vision. The children and staff had an incredible day with him and it has remained a highlight of our school year. When he met with each grade he did an activity with them regarding our STAR QUEST theme. The STAR stands for Safe, Trustworthy, Always respectful, Responsible. He drew a picture representing each of the words . .. We hope to have Peter visit again in the future as this was truly an inspirational visit for students and staff."
- Nancy Stafford, School Counselor, Sandown North Elementary School

For the full story & details on how Sandown North launched their North Star Journey, click here.