"At a March Into Literacy Month event Monica Peterson dazzled students with Celtic and American period attire, an array of accents, a variety of voices, and fun audience interaction with quite an interesting collection of characters from Celtic folklore - leprechauns, fairies & giants. Monica captivated our kids during the story with props, puppetry and pictures. A playful probing of the audience allowed them to engage with the story on a more personal level. Our students certainly gained new perspective on how fun stories can be. They had the opportunity to engage with fun characters, and explore new places through text. This storytelling experience sparked ideas of ways to be more involved at home with reading. Our kids had a barrel of laughs with the silly shenanigans of the Leprechauns."

Bryanna Mead Parent Liaison at F.J Kingsbury Elementary