A word from Ms. Gamzon

Thanks to everyone who helped with the Book Sale--especially Ms. Springett and Ms. Jenssen and all of you who bought books! Thank you, all of you, who helped our department create some funds for students needs.

SOTA Creative Writing majors read poetry along with BOA Editions board members at the Public Market on Sunday,
May 22, in the morning.  SOTA students Clara O'Connor,  Amelia Carter, Grace Eliott, Darren Tibbils, Gus Cuddy,
and Aubrey Grube participated. Thank you, Creative Writing majors for your support of the department and for your
heartfelt readings of BOA poetry.

A big thank you to the parents who, as always, provided the support for their students. We're invited to participate in future readings. We need to get out there and let the community know who we are. There will be more readings and more opportunities for SOTA students to collaborate with BOA (in its 30th year celebration) and with the RPO. This kind of PR helps our cause (but why is it now really a cause to keep a vibrant school and program alive?).  Just something to think about.

Rochester's Teen Book festival makes the "Boston Globe"

6th Annual Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival: Not surprisingly, this event features at least a few authors who write books about vampires and other magical or supernatural creatures. Heather Brewer, for instance, will be there to talk about Vladimir Tod, the main character in her books “Eighth Grade Bites,’’ “Ninth Grade Slays,’’ “Tenth Grade Bleeds,’’ “Eleventh Grade Burns,’’ and “Twelfth Grade Kills.’’ And Mark Crilley will discuss books such as “Brody’s Ghost,’’ his tale of a teenager dealing with paranormal activity. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave.www.teenbookfestival.org

Editor's note: don't forget this is a FREE event!