"We just finished reading your book called Oh, the Places He Went. We all enjoyed your book very much!! There wasn't one moment that we were bored! You are really a TERRIFIC author! We never knew how funny Dr. Seuss really was!! We can't wait for you to come to our school because we made a really cool project about Dr. Seuss and his life!!"

Fifth graders at Waunakee Elementary, Waunakee, Wisconsin

"Maryann Weidt visited our school last fall. She spent the day with our students and staff. She met with each of our fourth grade classes and did slide presentations for our third and fifth grades in the Media Center. She met with our teachers at the end of the day and autographed copies of her books. Mrs. Weidt was enthusiastic, informative and charming throughout a long day....All fourth grade students in Florida take a writing assessment every winter called "Florida Writes." I thought Mrs. Weidt's visit was excellent preparation for this assessment."

Patti Maggiore, Assistant Principal, East Elementary School, Punta Gorda, Florida

"What a delight to meet you and have you share your love of writing with our Des Moines students. Your presentation to students at Monroe School and the follow-up writing workshop exceeded our expectations. You are wonderful with students and gave them specific writing tips while making them feel included. Your format is excellent. Keep bringing your slides, reading your book to the students and encouraging them to use their senses in writing and to write about what they know and experience. I'm looking forward to sharing your picture book with my grandchildren.

"We would love to have you visit our schools again."

Arlene DeVries, Interim Supervisor, Gifted/Talented Education, Des Moines Public Schools