Introduction
ARCHIVES
Bridget Schack / Library Media Specialist
We are so happy to have had such a successful author event this year! Brod has become a celebrity in our school. His celebrity status extended to parents, board members, and faculty from other buildings, who attended his events because there was such great buzz over his visit!
Bridget Schack / Library Media Specialist / Malone, New York / March, 2010
Sylvia Bergeson / Teacher & Librarian
Before Brod's visit, our school staff and parents questioned whether to continue school author visits; wondering if the expense and time to prepare was beneficial to student learning. After Brod’s visited our schools, our school staff and our parents are asking who our next visiting author will be.
Sylvia Bergeson / Teacher & Librarian / Ankeny, Iowa / May, 2010
Nancy Horn / Student Teacher
I am more determined to include poetry in my classroom since the presentation. I loved the tips of how to present poetry in the classroom. I think it is a great way for children to express themselves and can be easily integrated across the curriculum.
Nancy Horn / Student Teacher / BGSU Early Childhood
Lena Ballone Duran, Ph.D. / Associate Professor
Brod's presentation at Bowling Green State University's Literacy in the Park was an amazing and unique opportunity for my family. My sons, ages 5 and 3, were engaged during his entire poetry presentation.
Lena Ballone Duran, Ph.D. / Associate Professor, Science Education: Bowling Green State University / March, 2010
Barbara Toresco / School Library Media Specialist
Brod's program captured everyone’s attention and after an hour, even our youngest Kindergarten children didn't want to say Good-Bye. His inspiring program prompted children to return to classrooms and insist on writing poetry. When asked if they enjoyed Brod's visit, all responses were cheers. He is a dynamic author that every child should experience, at least once.
Barbara Toresco / School Library Media Specialist / Upper Saddle River, NJ / April, 2010
Stacey A Dudley / Lecturer
We are still receiving such positive feedback about the event and, specifically, Brod himself. Tell him BGSU says hello! And thank you for all of your help throughout the process!
Stacey A Dudley / Lecturer: Early Childhood / Bowling Green State University / March, 2010
Kathleen Casey / Grandmother & School Volunteer
When my two grandsons got in the car after school, the first thing they spoke of was the great time they had with Poet Brod. They remembered the poems and they recited several by heart. They got the message about writing and rewriting, courage in the face of fear, and using facial expressions in oral recitation. They thought he was very, very funny.
Kathleen Casey / Grandmother & School Volunteer / Malone, New York / April, 2009
Brod Bagert
is a poet from the City of New Orleans. He studied the classics in Latin and Greek, wrestled and boxed to vent adolescent angst, fell in love with and married his high-school sweetheart, practiced law, served in public office, and reared four children that are the joy of his life.