Email from a young fan in Nebraska: I enjoyed hearing you talk about your animals and the books you wrote. I can't wait to get my book about Jasmine when I get to school on Thursday. I'm also going to love telling my classmates that I got my picture taken with you at Perkins. I'm going to ask my mom if she will let me order some of your other books. I want your new one too. My mom is a teacher so she is always telling me to read more. After meeting you, I think I will.
**I would like to say that our visit from you has left a lasting impact on our students! They not only enjoyed your visit, but because of your motivation, they are excited about writing! You did a fantastic job touching on all writing traits during your visit. I had a 4th grade teacher whisper to me "She is covering exactly what I am teaching!" My younger students still can’t get enough of your books. They are "taking turns" checking out each and every one of them. We hope to have you back! Thanks for bringing your stories and motivation to our school.
Carey Govert , Lake Street Elementary Library, Crown Point, IN
**Cowgirl Peg visited our school on two different occasions. Each visit brought joy to our students and thought provoking aspects to each presentation! Our students grew in character in response to reading her books and hearing them read! The lessons about being true to yourself, making good choices, and growing as a person made an impact on our students. In teaching writing lessons following her visit, students will recall elements of her presentaiton including revision and editing aspects she presents. They retain what she has shared! It has been over a year since Peg was in our building last and I had a second grade student last week recall her presentation and relate it to a lesson I was teaching! That's a successful presentation!
Beyond the powerful lessons and impact she brings to a school presentation, Cowgirl Peg also does a great job of commanding student attention and captivating their imaginations. She's incredibly organized in her book sales, as well. She made that part of the visit easy and pleasant!
We LOVE Cowgirl Peg and highly recommend her for school visits! – Anita Phipps, Marek Elementary, Pearland TX
**Kim Simmons, counselor coordinator for the Texas Region 10 School District which includes all of the Dallas/Ft.Worth metroplex, recently endorsed the books and the school program. She is in the process of scheduling visits to the many of these schools for fall 2010, tying the visits to the national Red Ribbon Drug Awareness and Character Building programs.
“It was a pleasure having the opportunity to meet you at the recent Family Reading Event sponsored by the Southern Colorado Reading Council. Thanks ever so much for the exceptional presentation. I’m very impressed with the message that your books leave with each reader.” Lynn Hardesty, Executive Coordinator, Colorado Council International Reading Association
“You really give an awesome presentation! The kids are still talking about it 5 days later!” “We’ve had other authors visit our school. You and your presentation are a huge cut above any others.” Beth Washington & Janet Noland, Librarians -- Grand Junction, CO
“I just wanted to take a moment to thank you again for referring Peggy Sundberg to us. She was absolutely fabulous! Never before have we had someone who could relate their story on the level of the audience. Her message was clear, purposeful, and right on target! She was so real, so genuine, that they all thought “Hey, that could be me if I follow my dreams!” I would encourage any school to invite her to speak.” Literacy Coordinator, North Spencer Schools, Indiana
“I just finished reading your book Lonesome the Little Horse and was blown away! Not only have you written a wonderful story, but you have managed to include topics such as bullying and drugs in it. …Jennifer N., Teacher, Canon City, CO
“I have had wonderful feedback from kids and adults alike regarding your presentation at our school. The kids who came in for the after-school program were still talking about it… “Teacher, Eastern Green Elementary, Bloomfield, IN
“Peggy, It was truly a pleasure to have you in Stewartville. The children are still talking about your visit. I wish you continued success with your book sales.” Dave Nystuen, Principal Stewartville Schools, MN