“Patricia Newman connected warmly with my students. She. . .encouraged them to share her love of language and writing.” --Sue Davis, teacher, Carmichael, California

“Newman’s rapport and style puts kids at ease. They can see immediately this is an adult who sees a kid’s perspective.” –-Terry Minton, teacher, Carmichael, California

“Dear Mrs. Newman, Thank you for showing us your book. I really liked the part when the guy said whitewash. Your friend,” –Lauren in Kindergarten at Mather Heights Elementary School, Mather, California

"Dear Patricia Newman, Thank you for coming to Ottomon so we could learn about trains and you. I was glad to see you when I walked in the door. My favorite part of the book was when the guy was kicking hobos off the train. When you called people to be your helpers, I was one of them. I was a passenger train with my friend. I hope I can make a book just like you. Thank you once more for coming.” –Cameron in grade 4 at Ottomon School, Orangevale, California

“Thank you so much for your wonderful lesson with the class. You put a great deal of thought into your presentation. I know the class (including me) learned a LOT from your expert perspective. I already see the results in their writing—more feelings, more action, reworking the beginning of the story.” --Stella Prudhomme, teacher, Carmichael, California

"Our staff was very, very impressed." --Cheryl King, teacher, Milton, Vermont

"The staff and students had an incredible time last Friday, and I am so happy that I was able to meet you. The principal was impressed, and students were left with a sense of “never giving up” when it comes to writing. On Monday, I was also amazed at how much my class had remembered from the assembly." --Nancy Beck, teacher, Citrus Heights, California

"Thank you for your wonderful one-of-a-kind multimedia story time presentation at Northridge Elementary School on behalf of their fundraiser with us. Everyone--the principal, PTA, parents, and children raved about your dual story time, "how-to-write" approach, and of course your delightful book, Jingle the Brass. I look forward to promoting more story time visits with you to all the other schools I work with." --Michael Troyan, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Citrus Heights, California

“Kids are attracted to [Patricia Newman’s] warm likable manner; she makes it easy for others to latch on to her enthusiasm for reading.” –-Jeanne Lazar, Principal, Fair Oaks, California

"Just wanted to drop you a quick thank you for all the time you spent with our kids. It was such an enthusiastic presentation. What a great model for all South Burlington students! You have a gift for sure! Thanks for sharing it with us." --Diane Farnham, teacher, South Burlington, Vermont

“Many thanks for coming and sharing your wonderful book, Jingle the Brass, with our school. I have heard only positive feedback from our students and staff!” –-Hillary Allrecht, teacher, Lincoln, California

“Thank you for coming to our school Bridgeway Island. I loved your story Mrs. Newman it was funny and it was the best time of my life and thank you for telling me about trains.” –Eric in grade 2 at Bridgeway Island Elementary, West Sacramento, California

"I enjoyed listening to her interact with the students and seeing her excitement (and theirs!) about her books. I thought her presentation was fabulous...and so on target to our writing program such as adding detail, voice, revising...that I think the students were able to make meaningful connections to her, her books and her message." -- Nancy Tavares, Reading Specialist, South Burlington, Vermont