Here's what students and teachers are saying about Jana's workshops and author visits:
"I gave you 5***** stars because I really loved your stories and it was cool to hear how you came up with them. Jana, I loved your books!"
Kaitlyn
Grade 4, Dalton, MA
"5***** stars I loved your stories. I like to write, so I liked writing while you were here. You make it even more fun!"
Sarah
Grade 4, Dalton, MA
"I gave Jana 5***** stars because she did a very good presentation. It was excellent. I usually don't like to write but when she read her poems and stories, it made me wonder. You are an excellent writer and you're an inspiration."
Emily
Grade 4, Dalton, MA
"Dear Jana, What a wonderful way to conclude a school day! Having you share your stories was a treat and your comments about the writing process were valuable!"
D.H. 6th Grade teacher
Sheffield, MA
"I loved her visit because I always wanted to be a writer and she always wanted to be a writer so that really inspired me! I love her books! 5***** stars!"
Stacey, Grade 4
Dalton, MA
"Jana is the BEST! I gave her 5***** stars because she was letting us interact with what she was doing. She was really nice too! SHE ROCKS!"
Bailey, Grade 4
Dalton, MA
"Thank you! It was a wonderful workshop that has motivated many children. We hope to see you again in the future."
S.M. 4th grade teacher
Dalton, MA
"I gave Jana 5***** stars. I think she is a great person because she helped us make stories and was nice enough to read to us."
William, Grade 4
Dalton, MA
"I liked when we wrote without stopping! 5***** stars!"
Ryan, Grade 4
Dalton, MA
"She read loud and clear and had good eye contact! She gave a lot of details and she gave us ideas."
Matthew, Grade 4
Dalton, MA
"Dear Jana, Thank you for taking the time to come to our school and read for our students. This was an extremely special day and the opportunity for our small children to meet someone who has a significant role in our community is an impressionable experience. To be able to hear your work is inspirational to our students..."
E.N. Principal
Pittsfield, MA