Tova Markowitz, Reading Specialist, Lido Elementary School, Long Beach, NY
“Thank you for enhancing shared literacy and the love for reading and writing to children. The kids were overjoyed about meeting an author.”
Anthony Bambrola, Davis Elementary School, New Rochelle, NY (Kgt – 2nd grade)
“On behalf of the Davis Elementary community, I want to thank you for your energy and enthusiasm shared with our students two weeks ago. We received a lot of positive feedback from our community on the visit – especially from the most important base…the students. Thank you for honoring us with your story, your history, and your expertise. We feel very grateful for the partnership.”
Kelsey LaPort, (PARP) Tamarac School, Holtsville, NY (Kgt. – 5th Grade)
“Thank you for being such a great guest, we loved having you visit! The students had a great time and my 7 year old has been obsessing over “Toto’s Story” all weekend. It was an absolute pleasure working with you.”
Christina Ling Micalizzi , George Washington School, Edgewater, NJ (PreK & K)
“I would absolutely recommend booking Steve Metzger to visit your school! I can’t tell you how many students and teachers came up to me the next day to tell me how wonderful he was.”
Jamie Hooper, Librarian, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, Buffalo, NY (K – 2nd Grade)
“Thank you for a fantastic visit, the kids keep asking if you are in town still or when you went back home. Thank you so much for the set of books you left us, they will be a fantastic way to remember your visit.”
Dawn Gallis, Early Childhood Education Coordinator, JCC Early Childhood Center
“The children were so excited to see a “real-life” author in person. They were amazed that the person reading to them is the same person that wrote their favorite stories.”
Becca Worthington: Project Manager, Association of American Publishers
“It is clear that Steve Metzger loves children and has a true heart for promoting the value of reading and literacy from a young age. ”
Annie Scavo, Teacher, PS 372 (The Children’s School), Brooklyn, NY
“Steve made Writer’s Workshop come alive, connected with the students as fellow writers, and inspired their own writing.”
Chris James, Principal, West Elementary School, Russellville, Alabama
“Our school was fortunate to share a visit with Steve Metzger. He was engaging, informative, and very interactive with our students. I highly recommend Mr. Metzger to any school wanting to provide students with an opportunity to bring books to life.”
Terry Canning, Director, All Aboard Childcare Center, Valhalla, NY
“Steve Metzger’s stories engage even the youngest of learners, who ask to hear them again and again. They give him great feedback as only preschoolers can!”
Elizabeth Dejean, Librarian, PS 360, Bronx, NY
“Our kids still talk about you and their visit. Our copies of “Detective Blue” are close to worn out.”
Kathy Saad, Teacher, 1st/2nd grade, Live Oak Elementary School, San Ramon, CA
“What a terrific presentation and experience for our students! We were thrilled! Thank you for making the time to visit us!”
Christine Petras, Cultural Arts, Rep, Tamarac School, Ronkonkoma, NY
“Thank you so much for your presentation on Tuesday. We had really good feedback from everyone and the children had a great experience! Mrs. Capozzi mentioned that we will be using Toto’s Story for the 3rd grade literature group. She sent a letter home to the parents and we have received requests for an additional 27 autographed copies of the book!”
Ken Billet, Parent, Cherry Hill, NJ
“My name is Ken Billet from Cherry Hill, NJ. I was just reading the Dinofours Halloween book to my four year old for the hundredth time and felt compelled to reach out. All four of my children have thoroughly enjoyed this book, so much so, that the cover is detached and the book is barely hanging on. I particularly like reading this to them because it covers such a nice range of emotions (fear, compassion, kid-level playfulness, discovery, excitement, etc…) that are fun to read for a short story. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for being a small part of my family’s life for so many nights over the last 12 years.”
Debbie Leopold: Columbus, Ohio
“It was a very, very good author day! The staff was very complimentary of you and your presentations and your interaction with the kids. We were so honored to have you. ”
Anita Bremer, Ontario, Canada
“First, I want to thank you for creating your amazing books! I have used SO many while teaching my K and 1st classrooms over 20 years, as well as reading them to my own kids. Your books are very engaging and fun! I have been able to find and purchase most of the books and have them in my home picture book library.”
Tammy Warner, Parent
“Just wanted to tell you that your books are amazing! When I had little boys, I couldn’t wait for the next one to come out in the Scholastic monthly book club and we still have the books today…Hours and hours of fun and great lessons learned also! I even still have a tune stuck in my head that I used to sing as the voice of the Mom for “your growing up, it’s time for school, today’s the day you start… We’ve had your books on our bookshelf untouched for years, waiting for the next generation. My boys are grown now, and one is leaving for college in 27 days…and what do I see on the floor this morning next to his college books he needs to read in advance and a highlighter? Yes, sprawled around is the Dinofours collection. I guess he’s growing up, it’s time for school. Many thanks for authoring these books…”
