Dear Renna,

Thank you for providing the Kindergarten to Grade 3 students at Edward Johnson with a literacy event they will never forget. What fun they had dancing and dressing up in Jazlyn J style! You have a very natural, and enthusiastic way of relating to children. They were intrigued to hear all about how your books are created and that you use graphic organizers to plan your stories - just like they do in the classroom! I really liked your interactive approach and use of drama with the students to promote the importance of positive thinking and an "I can do it" attitude - both strong messages found in your Jazlyn J. books.

You were a huge hit Renna! We look forward to adding the rest of the series to our library. They will not be staying on the shelves! We wish you all the best in your future endeavours and look forward to you visiting with us again in the near future.

Sincerely,

Carolyn Forde
Teacher-Librarian
L'Ecole Edward Johnson Public School

Renná Bruce provides a dynamic, interactive presentation for young children. The children can easily identify with her inquisitive storybook character, Jazlyn J. Her stories encourage students to think about the extraordinariness of their own everyday adventures and the learning that each new day holds. Renná's cheerful enthusiastic presentation helps students discover that the secrets of a successful author may be found right within their own classroom lessons.

Not only did Renná turn the children onto reading but she also turned them onto writing. The grade 3 writing club tried their hand at writing their own books and then had a wonderful opportunity to share some of their ideas and struggles. They had a whole new appreciation for the creation of 'Jazlyn'.

Thank you for your visit to Lackner Woods Public School on Tuesday, April 15th. The grade 3 and 4 students were very fortunate to be able to chat with you about your experiences in becoming an author. They enjoyed listening to your book about Jazlyn J's Day of Danger, but they equally enjoyed hearing about the process that you use in developing your stories. It was particularly key that the graphic organizers that you shared as being the plans for your stories are almost precisely the same sorts of organizers being used by the students. What a great way to demonstrate a connection between what they do in the classroom to what happens in "real life" situations!

Renná, your energy and enthusiasm for your work was inspirational for the children. You are developing a book series that appeals to their interests and that shares valuable life lessons. I'm certain that you were "the favourite part of the day" for many of the children at home that evening.

Thank you for sharing your talents with us. I look forward to future titles in the series and wish you all the best in your endeavours as an author and children's advocate.

Well, surprise, surprise - you were the talk of the hallways all day. You were such a hit - the kids LOVED it. Thank you so much for taking time out of your already busy schedule to do this not only for me, but for my students.

Moreover, the other teachers were incredibly pleased with what they heard and saw - you are such a natural - and this is what you really need to be spending the rest of your life doing. Gabby (the Librarian) wants you back again she was so pleased.

The staff, students and parents of Holy Rosary Catholic School thank you very sincerely for being a part of our first Read-a-Thon.

You have shared a special gift with our students today and have helped in a very unique way to celebrate literacy in our school. The students will carry with them the positive impact of your presentation and benefit from how it has enriched their literacy experience.

Thank you once again for your time, energy and enthusiasm. Your contribution to the success of our Read-a-Thon is greatly appreciated.

Our family enjoyed the fun you provided on Sunday afternoon at Lake Alive. Your enthusiasm and playfulness were contagious to both children and adults.