A noted author from New Orleans, M.H. Herlong, joined Manhasset Middle School teacher Sally Doulton’s READ 180 students via a video conference on June 6 where the students shared presentations and projects of the author’s award-winning book “Buddy.”
Students were joined by senior school officials, parents, faculty members and SEPTA who generously supported the event.
Student projects related to the major themes of the book which included the Katrina Pet Rescue, New Orleans Levee System, New Orleans Before and After Katrina, and posters about the main character Li’lT efforts to raise money for his dog Buddy.
Herlong greeted the audience, telling students they are all authors because each of them has a story to tell.
Herlong talked about her inspiration and process for the book before offering thoughtful feedback on the students’ projects.
At the end of the conference, Herlong said that her visit with the students was inspiring and that she was impressed with the students’ excellent displays of their projects and how they presented them.
Doulton said the book also has a website for teachers that is fun and has interesting lesson ideas and activities that connect to the book.
“It is a book that will not only move you but also propel your students to fall in love with reading,” Doulton said. “It is a book that shows students that reading can take people to places that reach into their hearts and beyond.”
