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Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:40:36 PM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled Visit to Washington State:
Matthew said, "Just before Christmas I had the chance to travel out to the tri-cities area in the southern part to Washington state to visit a bunch of schools. The landscape was not at all what I imagine when I think of Washington. Everyone was so warm and..." more
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 9:20:35 PM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled Miller Hill Sand Lake:
Matthew said, "This Friday I visited Miller Hill Sand Lake Elementary in Averill Park, NY and enjoyed managed to choke down one of the most disgusting lunches I’ve ever eaten. The fifth grade had a contest to design food that aliens might enjoy, and some of..." more
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 9:20:35 PM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled Lake Avenue:
Matthew said, "Monday I visited Lake Avenue Elementary in Saratoga, NY. It was a great visit, and one of the highlights for me was the fact that they still had their old card catalog. Even better, a bunch of my older books were still in it! Finding my card in the..." more
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 9:20:32 PM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled Author visit catch-up:
Matthew said, "Over the last two weeks I’ve had some terrific visits to Coxsackie Elementary, Penn Yan Elementary, Ginther Elementary and Rensselaer Park. Each one was special in its own way, and I wish I had time to give a full report. My thanks to everyone..." more
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 9:20:32 PM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled :
Matthew said, "Prairie Bud Award Just received word that Even Monsters Need Haircuts has won the Prairie Bud, the 2012-2013 South Dakota Children’s Book Award. Thanks, South Dakota! (More info here.)"
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 9:23:54 AM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled Patricia Gallagher Picture Book Award:
Matthew said, "I’m thrilled to announce that The Lion’s Share has been nominated for this year’s Patricia Gallagher Picture Book Award given by the Oregon Reading Association. The award is named for Patricia Gallagher, a retired Western Oregon..." more
Monday, January 21, 2013 10:09:53 AM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled Letter of the day:
Matthew said, "Today, after presenting to a group of kindergartners, I was handed this note: “I have seen the video of you. It was a little gross and a little fun. I liked when you turned green.”"
Monday, January 21, 2013 10:09:53 AM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled Tuscany Heights Elementary:
Matthew said, "Such a nice welcome at Tuscany Heights Elementary today: a wall of “McElligott’s Creatures” featuring all manner of aliens and monsters inspired by my books. Made my day!"
Monday, January 21, 2013 10:09:53 AM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled San Antonio potato battery:
Matthew said, "Check it out – a real life Benjamin Franklinstein Scott Weaver potato battery spotted at Hardy Oak Elementary in San Antonio! Also, a real Cousin Ernie-style bandolier belt with tools, batteries, and Tootsie Rolls: And Angela..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 7:30:59 PM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled Pine Road Elementary:
Matthew said, "Love this poster from Pine Road Elementary near Philadelphia, where I spent two fun days this week. I also had a chance to finally visit a bunch of real locations from the Benjamin Franklinstein books. You can read all about that here."
Friday, November 30, 2012 7:30:59 PM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled A. W. Becker Elementary:
Matthew said, "Just finished a really fun day/evening visit to A.W. Becker Elementary in Selkirk, NY, where the kids and teachers went all out. The big theme of the day was the magnum opus the boy cooks in Even Aliens Need Snacks, a dish he calls “galactic..." more
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 10:20:31 AM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled SLJ Likes Aliens:
Matthew said, "Nice review in School Library Journal of Even Aliens Need Snacks, who calls it “a tasty treat sure to please.” Made my day!"
Monday, July 16, 2012 8:48:43 AM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award:
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012 3:32:23 PM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled Calvin U Smith Elementary:
Matthew said, "At Calvin U. Smith Elementary the kids made 256 paintings of cakes (mimicking the elephant in The Lion’s Share) and hung them up all around the library. I’ve never seen anything like it. Later, we had an evening program at the library..." more
Monday, February 6, 2012 5:10:11 AM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled Illinois Monarch Award Master List:
Matthew said, "Even Monsters Need Haircuts has just been named to the 2013 Illinois Monarch Award Master List. Thanks, Illinois!"
Friday, February 3, 2012 2:11:19 PM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled Radez Elementary:
Matthew said, "Just a few of the terrific pirate and monster pictures from today’s visit to Radez Elementary. Fun day! "
Thursday, January 26, 2012 5:40:28 PM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled New Scotland Elementary:
Matthew said, " Check out the sign made by this team of pirates at New Scotland. Made my day."
Monday, January 23, 2012 12:01:09 PM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled Willow Field:
Matthew said, "The past few schools I’ve visited have had some of the most interesting and creative projects I’ve seen in long time. Just check out what these kids did at Willow Field Elementary. Even sixth graders need haircuts: A wall of cakes: And..." more
Thursday, December 15, 2011 4:22:01 PM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled Castleton Elementary:
Matthew said, "Check out these terrific projects from the kids at Castleton Elementary: A wall of Lion’s Share cake math projects: Bean Thirteen self-portraits drawn in the style of the author portrait at the back of the book: And finally, this amazing..." more
Saturday, December 10, 2011 8:18:26 AM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled Poestenkill Elementary:
Matthew said, "Some amazing artwork from the kids at Poestenkill Elementary, spotted during author night last week. A wall of pirate maps: Some awesome monsters: And a real life Uncle Frank’s Pit. Amazing! "
Thursday, December 1, 2011 1:17:44 PM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled Monster Haircuts at Forts Ferry:
Matthew said, "At a recent visit to Forts Ferry Elementary School I came upon these amazing before/after monster haircut illustrations. What a great project! "
Friday, November 18, 2011 3:42:09 PM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled Young Hoosier Book Award:
Matthew said, "Just found out that Even Monsters Need Haircuts has been nominated for the Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award state list. Thanks, Indiana!"
Sunday, November 6, 2011 1:21:53 PM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled Rochester Children’s Book Festival:
Matthew said, "Just back from a great day at the Rochester Children’s Book Festival, where I caught up with some old friends who also happen to be amazing writers. (Pictured, left to right: Dan Mahoney, some hack, Larry Tuxbury, Jeff Mack, Tedd Arnold, and..." more
Thursday, November 3, 2011 7:44:16 PM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled Backbeard sighted at Split Rock Elementary:
Matthew said, " The hairy pirate Backbeard was spotted this past Halloween at Split Rock Elementary school, dressed in his principal Todd Freeman costume. Outstanding job, Backbeard!"
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:40:37 PM
Matthew McElligott wrote a blog post titled J D George Elementary:
Matthew said, "A really fun visit to J.D. George Elementary today, where I was blown away by the amazing preparations. These kids were ready for the visit! Just a few of the terrific projects below…"