Author Visit
Information about our October 23rd Event
Meet Brad Montague!
Brad is an author, illustrator, creative consultant, videographer, and all-around nice guy! He will be on campus the day before Fall Break, 10/23. This will be a great way to send kids off for break! Brad will meet with all classes on this day. We will have a book signing scheduled at the end of the day for any student or staff member that wants to bring in one of his books and have it signed.
Books by Brad
Circles All Around Us
The Fantastic Bureau of Imagination
Fail-A-Bration
This is Brad's latest book, and he just finished his nation-wide book tour after launching this new book.
Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome
Filled with ideas to fill the world with kindness!
You may send in any of Brad's books for signing!
Socktober: Help Our Neighbors and Eat With Brad!
We are taking one of Brad's initiatives, Socktober, and turning it into a way to serve our neighbors in East Tennessee. From October 1st to October 23rd, we will collect new pairs of socks as a classroom. The classroom that collects the most new pairs will get a book by Brad Montague signed for their classroom library. The student in each grade level that brings in the most new pairs, will also eat their lunch with Brad on 10/23!
Be Amazing!
In the spirit of Brad's book, Kid President’s Guide to Being Awesome, we are listing multiple ways you can be awesome and spread joy, kindness, and encourage resilience while we prepare for Brad’s visit.
1. Write a thank you note to the TN Arts Commission who made Brad's upcoming author visit possible.
Address:
401 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37243
2. Share a “Fail-A-Bration.” Don’t be afraid, share a story about a time when you failed. Crashed a bike? Sent a text to the wrong person? “A Fail-a-Bration honors our failures, recognizing them as stepping stones to personal and collective growth. It is a way to transform our mistakes into a source of laughter, learning, and deeper human connection.”- Brad Montague
3. Come up with a family plan for kindness (Circles All Around Us)
4. The Fantastic Bureau of Imagination’s headquarters is top secret. Draw a picture of what you think it looks like and share it.
5. Watch a video by Brad.
6. Fail-A-Bration focused: ask questions during meals, car rides, or other one-on-one or small group times. Some great questions include:
• What was the hardest part of your day and how did you handle it?
• What’s a funny or surprising mistake did you make today?
• What’s something you’re proud of trying today? How did it turn out?
• Who did you turn to for help today when you were struggling with something?
• What did you do today that you would like to improve on next time?
7. Check out Brad’s other great ideas here!
Thanks!
Yay! You made it to the end! Please email Mrs. Mitchell via the Staff Directory and let her know you did to add your name to a signed book drawing!