“Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade loved Mr. Harper’s presentations!  He was very friendly and got them involved both with reading response activities and drawing activities.  Our Kindergartners loved playing the parts of Grandpaa and Woolbur as we read the story together, and they spent the afternoon in their classrooms drawing Woolbur like Mr. Harper showed them.  The first and second graders also enjoyed drawing characters, and they especially loved “disguising” turkey with all of their costume suggestions.  Our third, fourth, and fifth graders also loved the chance to draw different characters, and Mr. Harper broke down the drawing process so well for them that they were very proud to show off their creations!  Teachers have been praising the visit, saying Mr. Harper got the kids excited about reading and art, and his books have been requested many times in the library since his visit.  We thoroughly enjoyed his visit!”

-Sara Young, Librarian, Nuckols Farm Elementary, Richmond VA, 2018

“Are you looking for an inspiring author visit to get your students motivated to read?  Maybe you are interested in an illustrator that makes their characters come to life right before a packed assembly?  Perhaps you need a visiting author who can speak to kids and knows exactly how to engage them in a meaningful and fun filled presentation?  Then book Lee Harper to visit your school now! 

Lee’s books are beautifully written and illustrated.  They are natural read alouds that your children will ask to hear again and again.  They lend themselves perfectly to book discussions and hands on craft activities.   Lee’s presentations are the right blend of literary background information and good old hands-on artistic fun.

Stop searching.  You have found the right author.  Now contact Lee Harper and get ready for a day of literacy, laughs and fun.”

-Jessica Dimmig, Librarian, Liberty Bell Elementary School, Coopersburg, PA

“Lee Harper did an outstanding job of engaging our students during his entire presentation at our elementary school! He was very passionate about providing the students with hands-on experiences that strongly connected reading, writing and the importance of artistry in children’s literature. His pleasant disposition was inviting to all, as he initially shared his journey in becoming a children’s author illustrator. Lee Harper is genuine and kind to his participants and SO easy to accommodate! We have actually invited him back again for another visit in the fall with the publication of his new book! We look forward to working with Lee as he continues to publish additional books for all children and adults to love!”

-Christine Forry and Toni Vanino, Reading Specialists, Cornwall Terrace Elementary, PA

“The halls and Library at Gillette are still ringing with the excitement caused by the visit today of Lee Harper. Lee enthralled the entire school with his tales of writing and illustrating such books as Woolbur; Snow, Snow, Snow; and The Emperor’s Cool Clothes. The entire student population enjoyed one of three entertaining and educational presentations. Students became illustrators, too, as Lee showed them how to draw some of the most memorable characters from his books. What a wonderful day for all of us!”

1. -Beth Lommel, MLS, School Librarian, Gillette Elementary, NJ
   

“Thank you for your visit to our school!  The students and teachers were very impressed with your presentations. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip, and had a great time in Denmark!”

-Urania S. Beyer, Librarian, Copenhagen International School, Denmark

“OBE students and staff praised your presentation....including the art teacher!  She said the students are taking more time with their work since you mentioned how long it takes to complete your artwork!  Your presentations were so age appropriate and interesting!  Thank you for coming to Oriole Beach Elementary and for inspiring our students to write and draw!”

-Mary McMahon, Library Media Specialist, Oriole Beach Elementary School, Gulf Breeze, Florida

“We are getting such amazing responses from your visit.  The students and staff loved the assemblies!!  Thank you for making it so enjoyable for everyone.”

-Kristen M. Mulraney, Media Specialist George L. Hess Educational Complex, Mays Landing, NJ 

“I just wanted to let you know how much my first grade daughter, Ana Kanagy, enjoyed having lunch with you today at Prairie Wind Elementary in Gillette, Wyoming. It has helped to foster her love of reading and writing and she now says that she would like to follow in your footsteps and become an author when she grows up. Thank you for taking your time with the children in this country and sharing the love of reading with them!”

-Kayla Kanagy, Parent, Prairie Wind Elementary, Gillette, Wyoming

“We loved having you. Thank you so much! We are framing your drawings to hang them around school. The kids loved the assemblies!”

-Ashley Jannett, Assistant Principal of Instruction, Pastorius Mastery Charter School, Philadelphia, PA

“Thank you for visiting our school. The students loved it and they were so excited to show me their drawings. I was entered into a drawing for your book Snow! Snow! Snow! And I won! My students and I are thrilled. Thanks again for all you do.”

-Amy Burmeister, 2nd Grade Teacher, Jay Elementary School, Jay, Florida

“The teachers and students are still talking about your visit. Some of the teachers including me were even drawing with the kids during your presentation.”

-Jonnette Zsolnay,  Lincoln Elementary, Levittown, PA

“Thank you for a great day on Tuesday! The kids had a wonderful time. Your presentation was fantastic. The teachers enjoyed it as well.”

-Ruthie Tice, Reading Specialist, Cetronia Elementary School, Cetronia, PA

 “We REALLY enjoyed your visit. The staff and students had only positive things to say.”

-Susan Spranger, Patrick Henry Elementary, Arlington, Virginia

“Some of the teachers also emailed me and told me to let you know how much they enjoyed your visit and the exercise of the step by step illustrating...a lesson in following sequential dire reactions, which is not easy at this level.  The students walked away with very nice representations of your books characters.  Thank you so much for coming and you were also very easy to work with.  Much appreciated!”

-Stacie Canariato, Kiel and Stonybrook Elementary Schools, NJ

“Thank you again for visiting Kent Place.  The girls were delighted with their drawings! And the teachers quickly took away the signed pictures you left so they could hang them in their classrooms.  It was such a successful day!”

-Deborah Afir, Librarian, Kent Place School, Summit, NJ

“Thanks again for a wonderful day yesterday. I've gotten nothing but positive comments and praise for your work and presentations from my staff and the students as well. The students all loved the drawing and the teachers loved that there was an interactive part.”

-Denise Lafferty, School Librarian, Lindenwold School 4, Lindenwold, NJ

“Thank you so much for your visit the other day at Makefield Elementary School. The students were very excited to hear not only about your art and books but also how you drew your characters. They loved being able to draw! When they came to the library, they were VERY, VERY excited to see the turkey on our ceiling tile.”

-Renee Pope, Librarian, Makefield Elementary School, Yardley, PA

“I wanted to say thanks again for today, our computer teachers children go to Belmont and she just texted me that her kids loved learning new drawing tips (they are in 5th grade) and I appreciated that since it is sometimes hard to engage older students during assemblies.”

-Nina Krych, Library Media Specialist, Belmont Hills Elementary, Bala Cynwyd, PA

“Your presentation was fantastic!  Thanks again for everything.”

-Anastasia Hanneken, School Library Media Specialist, School Lane Charter School, Bensalem, PA

“Thank you so much for the wonderful assembly. You know the sign of a great assembly when no one leaves to go to the bathroom. (HAHAHA)”

-Betty Scola, Media Specialist, Thomas Richards Elementary School, Atco, NJ

“Thank you so much for visiting our school and celebrating our young readers and illustrators.  You are a rock star!  It was a pleasure hosting you!” 

-Corinne A Palovitch, Librarian, Penn London Elementary School, West Grove, PA

“It was truly our pleasure!  I have had so much positive feedback about your assemblies, from both the faculty and the students.  I can't wait to read Turkey Trouble to the kids next!”

-Kara Les, Librarian, Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center, Wyomissing, PA 

“I want to say thank you from our whole school for the wonderful experience you brought us on Wednesday.  I have received several great comments of feedback that staff and students enjoyed the presentation.”

-Lugene Trefsger, School Library Media Specialist, Lindenwold School #5, Lindenwold, NJ

“I was one of the moms that attended your "after school" event at the Mifflinburg Elementary School on the 26th. Thank you so much for your fun presentation. It was really interesting to see the process that goes behind something I read to so many kids everyday. You also have a great way of explaining to kids how to draw that makes it fun and easier to do.”

-Lorie Hernesh, Children's Program Coordinator, Herr Memorial Library, Mifflinsburg, PA

“Tons of great feedback from the teachers and the parents!”

-Mr. Chris Tigue, Principal, St. Nicholas-St. Mary School, Wilkes Barre, PA

“Everyone enjoyed your presentations.  Teachers were stopping me in the hallways and telling me how much they and the students enjoyed the program. One second grader said “This was the best assembly ever!” Thank you! For a great day!  Everyone was excited and really enjoyed it!”

-Rita Wingle, Librarian, Conrad Weiser East Elementary, Wernersville, PA

“Everybody's talking at school today about what a great presentation you had!  I particularly loved the "math" formula for turkey - you should use that in all your presentations - that was very creative! Thanks again for everything - you did a fabulous job!”

-Jenny Allbee, Elementary Librarian, Oley Valley School District, PA

“Dear Mr. Harper, I am a student at Pine Crest School in Boca Raton, Florida, and I just wanted to thank you for coming and teaching us about your life and how to draw the turkey. That was my favorite part. I like to draw cartoons too. Thanks again!”

-Delaney Dardet, student, Pine Crest School, Boca Raton, Florida

“Thanks again for a wonderful visit to Richboro Elementary. The students and staff enjoyed your presentation and of course, the drawing was so much fun. It was a delightful and memorable morning.”

-Jill Dorfman, Librarian, Richboro Elementary School, Richboro, PA

“First I cannot thank you enough for last night. If you do not have a big head you should. Our students, faculty and the staff at Barnes and Noble have not stopped raving about you. Even though I did not officially find you, I am basking in the glory of Lee Harper. You are extraordinarily kind and generous with you time and talent.”

-Susan Cramer, CRM, Oxford Valley Barnes and Noble, Fairless Hills, PA

“Thank you for coming to Ore Valley! The kids had such a good time! I heard from our daughter they were still talking about it the next day.”

-Kelli Thrasher-Brooks, PTA, Ore Valley Elementary, York, PA 

“Thank you so much for the fantastic job you did today! Everyone loved your assembly!”

-Terry Turner, Librarian,  Alloway, NJ

“Thanks again for a great YOUNG AUTHOR’s DAY! The kids are still talking about it”. 

-Grace Verano, Writing Teacher, Triangle School, Hillsborough, NJ

“Yesterday was AWESOME! Thank you so much!  My principal, the teachers, and the students loved your presentations. The kids are the best though. They keeping asking about you and I can tell they are inspired.” 

-Maria Hosey, Reading Specialist, Dallas Elementary School, Dallas, PA

Schools I’ve Visited:

2009

Buckingham Elementary, Buckingham, PA

10/22/09

Overlook Elementary, Abington, PA

3/5/2010

Franklin Township Elementary, Quakertown, NJ

4/12/2010

Temple Judea, Doylestown, PA

5/13/2010
Western Salisbury Elementary, Allentown, PA

10/18/2010

McKinley Elementary, Abington, PA

11/18/2010

Gayman Elementary, Doylestown, PA

2/24/2011

East Petersburg Elementary, Hempfield , PA

3/2/2011

Haviland Avenue School, Audubon, NJ

3/23/11

Doyle Elementary School, Doylestown, PA

6/1/11

Riverton School, Riverton, NJ

11/14/2011

St. Mark's Episcopal Day School, Jacksonville FL

11/15/2011

St. Johns Episcopal Day School, Jacksonville, FL

11/172011

Pinecrest Elementary, Fort Lauderdale, FL

2/27/2012

Conshohocken Elementary, Conshohoken, PA

2/28/2012

Dallas Elementary, Dallas, PA

3/1/2012

New Hope Solebury Elementary, New Hope, PA

3/2/2012

Charles Street School, Palmyra NJ

3/20/2012

Strasburg Elementary, Strasburg, PA

3/21/2012

Lampeter Elementary, Lampeter, PA

4/4/2012

Joe Walker Elementary, Washington, PA

4/27/12

Triangle School, Hillsborough, NJ

5/18/12

Whiton Elementary, Branchburg NJ

6/1/2012

Upper Moreland Elementary, East Holland, PA

12/12/2012

Alloway Elementary, Alloway, NJ

1/16/2013

Patrick Henry Elementary, Arlington, NY

3/4/2013

Gillette Elementary, Gillette, NJ

3/5/2013

Blackwood Elementary, Blackwood, NJ

3/27/2013

Ore Valley Elementary, York, PA

4/1/2013

Lathrop Street Elementary, Montrose, PA

4/2/2013

Choconut Valley Elementary, Choconut Valley, PA

4/25/2013

Turbotville Elementary, Turbotville, PA

4/25/2013

Watsontown Elementary, Watsontown, PA

5/1/2013

Hillcrest Elementary, Southhampton, PA

5/8/2013

Maple Shade Elementary, Croydon, PA

5/14/2013

Savona Elementary, Savona, NY

5/22/13

FA March Elementary, Easton, PA

10/2/2013

Woodbury Heights Elementary,  NJ

10/4/2013

Abington Friends, Abington PA

10/21/2013

Easterly Parkway, State College PA

10/23/2013

Shawnee Elementary, Easton PA

10/28/2013

Pennell Elementary, Aston PA

11/5/2013

Wandell Elementary, Saddle River NJ

11/8/13

Asa Packer Elementary, Bethlehem PA

11/12/2013

Greencastle Antrim Elementary, Greencastle, PA

11/13-16/2013

4 schools in the Susquehanna County, PA school district

11/19/2013

Richboro Elementary, Richboro, PA

11/22/2013

Centre City Elementary, Mantua, NJ

11/25-27/2013

3 Blue Mountain School District Elementary Schools, PA

12/9/2013

Prairie Wind Elementary, Gillette Wyoming

12/10/2013

Wagon Elementary Elementary, Gillette, Wyoming

12/18/2013

Coudersport Elementary, Coudersport, PA

1/15/2014

Van Sciver Elementary, Haddonfield, NJ

1/28/2014

Lourdes Regional, Coal Township, PA

2/21/14

Steckle Elementary, Whitehall, PA

2/26/2014

Cochran Primary School, Williamsport, PA

2/28/2014

Coatsville Elementary,  Coatsville PA

3/6/2014

Beeler Elementary, Marlton NJ

3/12/2014

Knapp Elementary, Landsale, PA

4/15/2014

Conrad Weiser Elementary,  Wernersville, PA

5/6/2014

Waldron Mercy Academy, Merion Station, PA

9/24/2014

Aura Elementary, Aura, NJ

9/29/2014

The Episcopal Academy, Newtown Square, PA

10/8&9/2014

The Copenhagen International School, Copenhagen, Denmark

10/20-23/2014

Huntingdon School District (visited with 7 schools)

11/10/2014

Rolling Hills Elementary,  Holland, PA

11/ 19/ 2014

Churchville Elementary, Churchville, PA

12/05/2014

Agnes Irwin,  Rosemont, PA

12/09/2014

Oley Valley Elementary, Oley, PA

1/13/2015

Saint Nicholas Saint Mary School, Wilkes Barre PA

2/6/2015

Chestnut Ridge Middle School, Sewell, NJ

2/25/2015

Mifflinburg Elementary, Mifflinburg, PA

3/11,12/2015

Cedar Hill Elementary, Basking Ridge NJ

3/18/2015

Liberty Corner Elementary, Liberty Corner NJ

3/24/2015

Saint Mary’s Elementary, Saint Mary, PA

4/8/2015

Oxford Elementary, Oxford, PA

4/10/2015

Pennsville Elementary, Pennsville, NJ

5/8/2015

Montgomery Elementary, North Wales, PA

5/14/2015

Fishing Creek Elementary, Lewisberry, PA

5/18/2015

Cornwall Elementary,  Sinking Spring, PA

5/29,2015

Whiton Elementary, Branchburg, NJ

6/3/2015

Lindenwold Elementary, Lindenwold NJ

11/5/2015

Wyomissing Hills Elementary, PA

11/11,12/2015

Penn London Elementary, PA

11/18/2015

Cornwall Terrace Elementary, PA

11/20/2015

Chadd’s Ford Elementary, PA

1/26/2016

Gulf Breeze Elementary, FLA

1/ 27/2016

Oriole Elementary, FLA

1/28/2016

Jay Elementary, FLA

1/29/2016

Berry Hill Elementary, FLA

2/5?2016

Middleburg Elementary, PA

2/19/2016

Avona elementary, NJ

2/22/2016

Makefield Eementary, PA

3/1/2016

Newport Elementary, PA

3/2/2016

Menlo Park Elementary, NJ

3/8/2016

Thomas Richard Elementary, PA

3/11/2016

School Lane Charter School, PA

3/22/2016

Belmont Hills Elementary, PA

3/29/2016

Benchmark School, PA

3/30/2016

Faust Elementary, PA

4/7/2016

Lindenwold Elementary School 4, NJ

4/21/2016

Kiel & Stoneybrook Elementary, NJ

5/19/2016

Chestnut Ridge Middle School, NJ

5/20/2016

Whiton Elementary, NJ

6//7/2016

Cetronia Elementary, PA

6/8/2016

Lincoln Elementary, PA

10/27/2016

Pastorious Masterly School, PA

11/12/2016

Schneckville Elementary, PA

11/2/2016

Wellsboro Elementary, PA

11/14/2016

PS #108, Bronx, NY

11/21/2016

Shamokin Elementary, Shamokin, PA

12/08/2016

Richard Stockton Elementary, Cherry Hill, NJ

12/21/2017

Southern Elementary, PA

2/07/2017

Peter Michal School, Bordentown, NJ

2/13/2017

Hess School, mays Landing, NJ

2/24/2017

Southampton Elementary, NJ

2/27/2017

Memorial Elementary, East Brunswick, NJ

3/1/2017

Struble Elementary, Bensalem, PA

3/2/2017

St Charles School, Palmyra, NJ

3/17/2017

Deerfield School, Mountainside, NJ

3/24/2017

Mifflinburg Elementary, PA

3/28/2017

Walter Elementary, Tioga, PA

4/20/2017

Saint Joseph School, Downingtown, PA

4/26/2017

Hopewell Elementary, Coopersburg, PA

4/27/2017

Liberty Bell Elementary, Coopersburg, PA

5/23/2017

Hurfville Elementary, Sewell NJ

5/24/2017

Birches Elementary, Turnersville, NJ

9/26/17

Shamokin Elementary, Shamokin PA

10/3/17

Southern Elementary, Glen Rock PA

10/08/17

Kresson Elementary, Vorhees NJ

10/20/17

Bridgeport Elementary, Upper Merion PA

2/26/18

8. H.Russel Swift Elementary, Egg Harbor NJ
   

2/27/18

E.H. Slaybaugh Elementary, Egg Harbor NJ

3/2/18

South River Elementary, South River NJ

3/16/18

Line Mountain Elementary, Herndon, PA

3/23/18

Manavon Elementary, Phoenixville PA

3/18/18

Hopewell Elementary, Oxford PA

3/24/18

Nuckols Farm Elementary, Richmond VA

3/25/18

Our Lady of Calvary School, Philadelphia PA

3/30/18

Harrison Township School, Mullica Hill NJ

4/10/18

Williams Valley Elementary, Tower City PA

4/11/18

Hampden Elementary, Mechanicsburg PA

4/17/18

Pine Grove Elementary, Pine Grove PA

4/24/18

North Schuylkill Elementary, Ashland PA

4/29/18

Tulsa Trail School, Hopatcong NJ

5/10/18

Williams Valley Elementary, Tower City, PA

5/11/18

Hampden Elementary, Mechanicsburg, PA

5/17/18

North Schuylkill Elementary, Ashland, PA

5/24/18

Pine Grove Elementary, Pine Grove, PA

5/29/18

Tulsa Trail Elementary, Hapatcong, NJ

10/15/18

Holland Elementary, Holland, PA

10/16/18

Maureen Welch Elementary, Churchville, PA

2/12/19

Newtown Elementary, Newtown, PA

2/28/19

Seltzer School, Dumont, NJ

2/29/19

Springfield Elementary, Springfield, PA

3/6/19

Schuylkill Valley Elementary,  Leesport, PA

3/12/19

Fallsington Elementary, Fallsington, PA

3/25/19

Poolsville Elementary, Poolsville, MD

5/08/19

Miller Heights Elementary, Bethlehem PA

5/11/19

Saint Marks Elementary, Bristol, PA

5/12/19

Snyder-Girotti Elementary, Bristol, PA

5/15/19

Wedgewood Elementary,  Sewell, NJ

5/22/19

Evergreen Elementary, Collegeville PA

5/22/19

Skippack elementary, Collegeville, PA

5/23/19

Cole Manor Elementary, Norristown, PA