Before I get to the part that relates to the title of this blog, I must (tell you more about that part later) write about an important first. Now this can be any first in my life so what to blog about? How about special needs kids and how I came to be a teacher? Ok, that is a milestone in my life and thirty years later I am still working with kids so here it is.
It was a typical Friday night in the middle class New Jersey town I grew up in. After going to the movies with my best friend (and the rest of the small town) and after ice cream cones at the local Friendy's (also with the rest of the small town), we went to her house for a sleep over. As we were getting ready for bed, she reminded me that we had to get up early the next morning as she had volunteered to help out at the Special Olympics held on the field at our high school. I love sleeping in, but the event sounded interesting so I went along.
My job was to be a Hugger. This is a person who stands at the finishing line of a race and hugs the kids so they know when to stop running. What a great job! I loved every minute I spent with those special kids and decided to study special education in college so I could spend more time around them. This life-changing event still has meaning for me.
Now for the second part of the blog and an explanation of the title. Reading the news about a Young Adult book soon to be published, I came across this post:
Poison is the new novel by Bridget Zinn. This new & wonderful author, however, is not here to see her book get published. Bridget passed away at the age of 33 due to cancer. Her husband is on a mission to get her book into the hands of young readers and I'd like to help.
Go to Bridget's blog to read more about this funny and sweet book:
http://bridgetzinn.com/
Then come back here and post a comment. Perhaps you'd like to share something about the first book that made a difference in your life? Please spread the word about ........
It was a typical Friday night in the middle class New Jersey town I grew up in. After going to the movies with my best friend (and the rest of the small town) and after ice cream cones at the local Friendy's (also with the rest of the small town), we went to her house for a sleep over. As we were getting ready for bed, she reminded me that we had to get up early the next morning as she had volunteered to help out at the Special Olympics held on the field at our high school. I love sleeping in, but the event sounded interesting so I went along.
My job was to be a Hugger. This is a person who stands at the finishing line of a race and hugs the kids so they know when to stop running. What a great job! I loved every minute I spent with those special kids and decided to study special education in college so I could spend more time around them. This life-changing event still has meaning for me.
Now for the second part of the blog and an explanation of the title. Reading the news about a Young Adult book soon to be published, I came across this post:
Could you do something sweet for Poison?
Poison is the new novel by Bridget Zinn. This new & wonderful author, however, is not here to see her book get published. Bridget passed away at the age of 33 due to cancer. Her husband is on a mission to get her book into the hands of young readers and I'd like to help.
Go to Bridget's blog to read more about this funny and sweet book:
http://bridgetzinn.com/
Then come back here and post a comment. Perhaps you'd like to share something about the first book that made a difference in your life? Please spread the word about ........
Poison
Bridget's Web page has lots of ideas on how to share this new, exciting book! Everyone can help!
Thank you,
Gail
