Young authors read literary works to their families

The stories were about everything from reptiles and guinea pigs to family vacations and Webkinz. But they all had one important element in common. All of the poetry and prose read at the June 10 Author's Teas were written by the first grade students at Bicentennial Elementary School.

The Author's Teas are held annually at each grade level - generally in the last few weeks of the school year. The culminating activity for the HBE writer workshops, the teas provide every student in the school the opportunity to share one of his or her favorite literary works with family and friends. Following the student readings, the young writers enjoy refreshments with their teachers and guests.