I had a great visit at Nashville’s Cameron Middle School last Friday. When I got to the library, I was greeted by this picture, drawn by a very talented sixth-grader named Jorge and colored by another sixth-grader named Rita.
There is some question as to whether it’s a picture of Grady from The Charlatan’s Boy or a picture of me. I would have guessed Grady, but as somebody pointed out, it has my name right there.
Below is a picture of the audience, who were extremely attentive and asked very smart questions. Many thanks to librarian Gina Wiser, literacy coach Sandy Smith-Hitt, and principal Chris Hames for their hospitality. They’re doing great things with some great kids at Cameron.
Patrick J. Moore
There is some resemblance… but the hair is all wrong.
Loren Warnemuende
What a great opportunity! (And no comment on the “photo” 🙂 )
Sally Apokedak
I don’t know…you put a pair of glasses on that boy and…it just might be you.
But you know, Grady always told us he was ugly, but I never really believed him. I mean, I always pictured him as having a very intelligent look and a sensitive nature. So that picture can’t be Grady. It must be you.Â