Here's What Kids and Teachers are Saying About Dallas's Talks
"Dear Dallas, Thank you so much for your talents and inspirational words. You really motivated my students this year to keep writing. I see them reading your books and they feel now they can do it, too." -- Ms. Koo, 93rd Street School
"Thank you for presenting a great writing lesson and experience for our students. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and talk about your beginning writing experience." -- Mrs. Thompson, 3rd grade teacher, Poinsettia Elementary School
"Dallas: As always, you were fun and inspiring -- thanks for sharing." -- Anne Morningstar, Cabrillo Middle School
"Dear Dallas, Thank you so much for coming to talk to my class. I really liked how you talked about setting goals; now I know how to achieve mine better. Thanks again." -- Carly Murray, 7th grade
"Thank you so much for coming to our classroom. I loved the writing activity. I hope you come back." -- Miguela, 5th grade
"Dear Dallas, Thank you for spending your time to teach us how to write and how to overcome discouragement. I thought that the writing project was cool! I loved you coming!" -- Mason, 3rd grade
"You inspired me. I love writing and you've said things that made me want to write a whole collection!" -- Shira, 3rd grade
"Thank you so much for telling our class about writing! I love to write, too, and I'm determined to become a writer. Thank you for sharing your determination with me!" -- Hannah, 7th grade
"You inspired me to start writing. I would love to publish and write books now that I've seen what you can do! Thank you!" -- Clare, 6th grade
"Dear Dallas, I had a great time with you. Your book was great. You are so enthusiastic. We loved you and thanks again." -- Sincerely, Wesley
"Dear Dallas, Thank you so much for coming and talking to our class about writing. I loved the writing activity that we did. The writing topics, with details on the board, was very helpful. Thanks again!" -- Natalie, 7th grade
"Thank you for coming. You write amazing books. You taught me that writing can be fun. Now I really like to write. I hope you come again." -- Amy, 4th grade
"I really liked the book that you read to us. Maybe I should be a writer when I grow up!" -- Anna, 3rd grade
Students from 93rd Street School in Los Angeles hold up their copies of There's a Huge Pimple On My Nose.