"[Sabina] held the interest and attention of 150 fourth and fifth grade students as she explained the complicated process of writing, editing and publishing her children’s book entitled The Impudent Rooster. I highly recommend Sabina Rascol to anyone who may be interested in engaging the services of an adept author, raconteur and teacher with great stage presence and a wealth of knowledge to impart." - Teacher, Earl Boyles Elementary School, Portland, OR

"First, I want to say how wonderful it was working with you prior to, during and after your school presentations. You made our first author visit at Earl Boyles a very successful event....The children were enthralled with you." - Librarian, Earl Boyles Elementary School, Portland, OR

"Sabina's energy and enthusiasm just draws you in and you don't want her to stop....You can always tell how well children like an author by their questions - and they had plenty. After she left many students came into the library to check out the copies I had purchased for the school. I can't keep them on the shelf!" - Librarian, Harbor View Elementary School, Corona del Mar, CA

"Sabina is very engaging with the audience. The children especially enjoyed becoming a part of the retelling of The Impudent Rooster during the children's theater portion of the program....The adults commented that they enjoyed learning what goes into publishing a book." - Youth Services Librarian, Buena Park Library, CA

"[Ms. Rascol] was an excellent presenter who exhibited enthusiasm and thoughtful engagement of our students and their interests. Ms. Rascol worked in front of large groups and in a small group running a writer's clinic of four students. In both settings, she enticed our students to learn more about the writing process, as well as explore their own interest in writing. Her use of props and her high energy style made her presentation enjoyable for all who attended." - Assistant Principal, Brightwood Elementary School, Monterey Park, CA

"Your two assemblies were especially meaningful, because many of our students and families come from other countries, cultures and languages. Children's faces reflected their engagement as the younger ones learned how animals "speak" differently in [Romanian], and they loved acting out the story. The older ones were awed at the amount of revisions and work that went into the finished book." - Reading Specialist, Walnut Avenue Elementary School, Chino, CA

"[Ms. Rascol's] enthusiasm engaged the children's interest in a very real way. Several parents commented afterwards about how much they enjoyed the program. Ms. Rascol was friendly, prompt, well-organized, and very flexible to our needs at this Library. The activities she brought along with her were very child-friendly. She even brought along copies of her book for a book signing." - Senior Librarian, Corona Public Library, CA

“I loved the way you involved the children; the children’s theater was so much fun and the costumes put everyone in the mood. I will recommend you to all the children’s librarians at the next meeting.” - Librarian, Big Bear Library, CA

“I highly recommend Ms. Rascol. Her presentation is energetic, engaging and professional. She works very well with children, and brings her story to life with flair.” - Librarian, Los Angeles Central Library, CA

“Your presentation was obviously done with care and devotion....I remember a child coming up to feel the textiles you brought. What a nice way to introduce the world of literature to children.” -  Librarian, McKinley Elementary School, Santa Monica, CA

“Both children and adults had a wonderful time as they were introduced to Romania through vivid storytelling and beautiful folk art objects....The singing and movement activities you incorporated into the program kept even the youngest children engaged.” - Librarian, Hollywood Regional Library, CA

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RECENT VISITS

05/18/04 - McKinley Elementary School, Santa Monica, CA
05/23/04 - Los Angeles Public Library, Central Branch, Los Angeles, CA
06/05/04 - Feria del Libro Festival, Boyle Heights, CA
06/06/04 - El Segundo Loves Books, El Segundo, CA
06/12/04 - Chevalier's Bookstore, Larchmont, CA
06/16/04 - University Elementary School, Westwood, CA
07/03/04 - Los Angeles Public Library, Hollywood Branch, CA
08/10/04 - Los Angeles Public Library, Brentwood Branch, CA
09/23/04 - Big Bear Library, Big Bear, CA
10/02/04 - Duarte Festival of Authors, Duarte, CA
10/03/04 - West Hollywood Book Fair, Women's National Book Assn, West Hollywood, CA
10/06/04 - Woodland Hills Elementary Liftoff to Literacy Fair, Woodland Hills, CA
10/08/04 - Monrovia Street Fair, Monrovia, CA
10/09/04 - Borders Bookstore, Montclair, CA
10/24/04 - Pacific Oaks Children's School Fall Festival and Book Fair, Pasadena, CA
11/06/04 - Children's Book World Bookstore, Los Angeles, CA
11/13/04 - Storyopolis Bookstore, Los Angeles, CA
11/18/04 - Glendale College Parent Education Association, Glendale, CA
11/20/04 - Duarte Library, Duarte, CA
12/11/04 - Chevalier's Bookstore, Los Angeles, CA
12/11/04 - Bryn Mawr Club of Southern California, Claremont, CA
12/12/04 - City Club, Los Angeles, CA
01/19/05 - Minnie Gant Elementary School, Long Beach, CA
02/03/05 - Harbor View Elementary School, Corona del Mar, CA
02/16/05 - Brightwood Elementary School, Monterey Park, CA
02/24/05 - Eastwood Elementary, Westminster, CA
03/03/05 - Fullerton Library, Hunt Branch, Fullerton, CA
03/06/05 - Growl Family Festival, Long Beach, CA
03/10/05 - Carlsbad Multicultural Festival, Carlsbad, CA
04/09/05 - West Covina Literacy Day, West Covina, CA
04/12/05 - University School, UCLA, Westwood, CA
04/14/05 - Los Angeles Public Library, Chinatown Branch, Los Angeles, CA
04/16/05 - Borders Bookstore, Brea, CA
04/19/05 - Buena Park Library, Buena Park, CA
04/20/05 - Melody of Words Festival, Woodland Hills, CA
04/23/05 - Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, CM Books & School Supply, Los Angeles, CA
04/24/05 - Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, Mrs. Nelson Books, Los Angeles, CA
04/25/05 - Signal Hill Library, Signal Hill, CA
06/23/05 - Nogales High School Community Library, La Puente, CA
06/30/05 - Newbury Park Library, Thousand Oaks, CA
06/30/05 - Thousand Oaks Library, Thousand Oaks, CA
07/05/05 - Los Angeles Public Library, Pio Pico Koreatown Branch, Los Angeles, CA
07/07/05 - Victorville Library, Victorville, CA
07/09/05 - Borders Bookstore, Arcadia, CA
07/14/05 - Adventures for Kids Bookstore, Ventura, CA
07/16/05 - Borders Bookstore, Valencia, CA
07/21/05 - Malibu Public Library, Malibu, CA
07/23/05 - Dutton's Books, Beverly Hills, CA
07/30/05 - Borders Bookstore, Pasadena, CA
08/09/05 - Bob Lucas Memorial Library and Literacy Center, Altadena, CA
08/13/05 - Mrs. Nelson's Toys and Books, La Verne, CA
08/27/05 - CM Books and School Supply, Anaheim, CA
09/03/05 - CM Books and School Supply, Upland, CA
02/07/06 - Menlo Park Elementary School, Portland, OR
02/07/06 - Earl Boyles Elementary School, Portland, OR
02/09/06 - Menlo Park Elementary School, Portland, OR
03/03/06 - Walnut Avenue Elementary School, Chino, CA
03/23/06 - Earl Boyles Elementary School, Portland, OR
04/05/06 - Corona Public Library, Corona, CA
04/07/06 - Fremont Elementary School, Bakersfield, CA
05/23/06 - Gilbert Park Elementary School, Portland, CA
08/29/06 - Bucharest Christian Academy, Bucharest, Romania
12/05/06 - Prescott Elementary School, Portland, OR
12/07/06 -  Butler Creek Elementary School, Portland, OR
01/31/07 - Prescott Elementary School, Portland, OR
02/02/07 - Bethany Elementary School, Beaverton, OR
02/09/07 - Ainsworth Elementary School, Portland, OR
02/20/07 - Montclair Elementary School, Beaverton, OR
03/01/07 - Bethany Elementary School, Beaverton, OR
03/14/07 - Children’s Community School, Van Nuys, CA
03/21/07 - Charles F. Tigard Elementary School, Tigard, OR
03/21/07 - Alberta Rider Elementary School, Tigard, OR
03/22/07 - Bridgeport Elementary School, Tigard, OR
03/22/07 - James Templeton Elementary School, Tigard, OR
03/26/07 - Silver Star Elementary School, Vancouver, WA
03/27/07 - Silver Star Elementary School, Vancouver, WA
03/29/07 - Silver Star Elementary School, Vancouver, WA
03/30/07 - Pioneer Elementary School, Vancouver, WA
04/12/07 - Ted Porter Elementary School, Fontana, CA
04/16/07 - Joan Austin Elementary School, Newberg, OR
04/18/07 - Harvey Clarke Elementary School, Forest Grove, OR
04/25/07 - Woodland Elementary School, Portland, OR
05/02/07 - Cottrell Elementary School, Boring, OR
05/02/07 - Naas Elementary School, Boring, OR
05/04/07 - Wascher Elementary School, McMinnville, OR
05/04/07 - Grandhaven Elementary School, McMinnville, OR
05/07/07 - Patriot Elementary School, Bakersfield, CA
05/08/07 - Downtown Elementary School, Bakersfield, CA
05/09/07 - Tompkins Elementary School, Tehachapi, CA
05/10/07 - Quailwood Elementary School, Bakersfield, CA
05/11/07 - Stockdale Elementary School, Bakersfield, CA
05/12/07 - Kern Reading Association, Bakersfield, CA
05/14/07 - Hoover Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA
07/05/07 - Sandy Public Library, Sandy, OR
10/13/07 - Oregon Association of School Libraries, Seaside, OR
10/22/07 - Dundee Elementary School, Dundee, OR
02/14/08 - Wattles Elementary School, Troy, MI
03/03/08 - Warrenton Grade School, Warrenton, OR
03/04/08 - Warrenton Grade School, Warrenton, OR
03/05/08 - Warrenton Grade School, Warrenton, OR
03/06/08 - Scotts Mills Elementary School, Scotts Mills, OR
03/18/08 - J. D. Zellerbach Elementary School, Camas, WA
05/06/08 - Swegle Elementary School, Salem, OR
05/09/08 - Illahee Elementary School, Vancouver, WA
05/13/08 - Hearthwood Elementary School, Vancouver, WA
September 2008 - Research trip to Romania and Ukraine!
10/18/08 - California Reading Association (CRA), Sacramento, CA
                   "From the Cultured Writer to the Cultured Reader"
                   A talk for educators/librarians about multicultural books/authors

UPCOMING VISITS

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