6th Grade Skyping with Roland Smith

Sixth-grade students at Linton-Stockton Elementary got to Skype with author Roland Smith. Students have read various books written by Mr. Smith this year. This allowed students to ask questions and speak directly to this famous author. Mr. Smith shared that he wanted to be a writer beginning at age five when his parents gave him a typewriter as a birthday gift. He gave students the advice to persevere when they are stuck on a particular piece of writing. He shared that he writes about topics that interest him. Some of his books have a spy theme which really interest students. He says that he also writes about topics on which he has a great amount of knowledge. Students enjoyed their visit with this engaging author.