One very funny children's book author and illustrator. Must be able to understand the humor of kids ages 5-8 years old. Experience as a recovering second grade teacher preferred. Ability to make kids laugh until they wet their pants a plus. Real learning amidst the humor required.
The right man for this job is...
Marty Kelley came to Underhill School and fulfilled every single qualification (well, I don't think anyone really wet their pants but there were some close calls).
The students roared with laughter, the teachers chuckled (several guffawed), and everyone had one heck of a good time. In the midst of all that fun, students learned a lot about how to write and illustrate. Here is what they said (in their own words, although I have corrected the spelling in the interest of comprehension:
"I learned it is okay to start a story in the middle."
"He says he likes to make kids cry but he really makes them laugh."
"You have to keep fixing your writing over and over and over - it's called editing. You get a poster if you know that."
"You can get an idea for a story from going on vacation."
"Marty Kelley ROCKS!"
Yes. Yes, he does.
