Again, if there's another image that you particularly like and want a print of, if it's not in the book, we can probably make it happen.
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Also- The book has been out since early October, and I still haven't been asked to be guest on a national television show. C'mon now! With all the really bad programming that I see, surely Bent Objects has to be better than some of it. Like I said before, I need to add a chapter on weight loss in my next book, because that's the one sure way of being asked to be on TV in the U.S.
And- Bent Objects is educational! You heard it here first. Need proof? Here's a letter I received recently-
Dear Mr. Border-
My name is Anne Scatchell and I am an ELL/Bilingual teacher at Glenn Westlake Middle School in Lombard, IL. I work with kids in grade 6-8 who come from many countries and speak many languages. We try to make things as visual as we can for them as we work to improve their English skills.
I recently read How the Brain Learns by David Sousa and he explains how important humor is in getting people to relax and engage in the classroom. I went to the bookstore and was lucky enough to find your Bent Objects! (although I did have to weed out the few "not school appropriate ones!)
Your images are a perfect way to get the kids talking!! I am able to intrduce new vocabulary at times, irony and the kids can use their imaginations in coming up with words for the characters. They look forward to coming to my classes because they know they will get to see a new "bent scene". It's a great way to get them warmed up for the learning that follows!
ELL/Bilingual is the largest growing area in education across the US. I would be happy to help you any way I can to get the word out to other teachers!!
Thanks for a great tool to use with my students and a book that brings many smiles to so many!
A fan-
Anne
Thanks for the letter, Anne! Very cool.
7 comments:
Terry, that letter is GREAT! Laughed about her having to weed out a few. Um, like the cover?
I wrote to the CBS Sunday Morning show and still think that's where you belong. I'll write them again and suggest you as a subject in their arts segment. I wrote them before your book was out, so now maybe there will be a better chance since you've hit the big time. Maybe others here would also like to write them?
sweet! bet that made ya feel good!
p.s. gave a copy to my bro who also happened to have a bentobjects card he'd been given sitting out! HA! you're all over the place, man!
Terry,
That is truly a great letter!
Re: weight loss advice. I once heard someone say that if you're standing in line at the grocery store, if you look at the women's mags, every one has 1) some new diet and 2) a recipe. It's pretty true!
sir, i've used your art as an example for my students on a sculpture assignment about creating art from odds and ends. t each time i see more of your work i am delighted by it.
that's so great to hear. i bought your book during the holidays and enjoyed it so much. in fact, i got a copy for a friend's birthday!
Thanks to you all for stopping by, and for your great comments!
Kathy- I sent some links to them. Good idea.
Why come I can't never win nothing?! Dang!
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