“It is a book that shows students that reading can take people to places that reach into their hearts and beyond. “It is a book that will not only move you but also propel your students to fall in love with reading,” Doulton said. Herlong talked about her inspiration and process for the book before offering thoughtful feedback on the students’ projects.Īt the end of the conference, Herlong said that her visit with the students was inspiring and that she was impressed with the students’ excellent displays of their projects and how they presented them.ĭoulton said the book also has a website for teachers that is fun and has interesting lesson ideas and activities that connect to the book.

Herlong greeted the audience, telling students they are all authors because each of them has a story to tell. Herlong is a teacher, writer, former lawyer, and parent of four sons, and the author of The Great Wide Sea, a YALSA 2010 Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults.The author has lived for twenty-seven years in New Orleans, Louisiana, where levee breaks in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina caused massive flooding and destroyed much of the city.

Student projects related to the major themes of the book which included the Katrina Pet Rescue, New Orleans Levee System, New Orleans Before and After Katrina, and posters about the main character Li’lT efforts to raise money for his dog Buddy. Students were joined by senior school officials, parents, faculty members and SEPTA who generously supported the event.

Herlong, joined Manhasset Middle School teacher Sally Doulton’s READ 180 students via a video conference on June 6 where the students shared presentations and projects of the author’s award-winning book “Buddy.” (Photo courtesy of Sally Doulton) A testament to the human capacity to endure. From the author of the BBYA Top Ten selection The Great Wide Sea comes a powerful story of hope, courage, and knowing when to let go. But Li'l T refuses to give up his quest to find his best friend. Buddy turns out to be the dog Lil Ts always wished for-until Hurricane. Tyrone 'Lil T' Roberts meets Buddy when his familys car accidentally hits the stray dog on their way to church. After the storm, Li'l T and his father return home to find a community struggling to rebuild their lives-and Buddy gone. In the tradition of Old Yeller, classic boy-and-dog tale set against the events of Hurrican Katrina. Buddy turns out to be the dog Li'l T's always wished for-until Hurricane Katrina comes to New Orleans and he must leave Buddy behind. Tyrone Li'l T Roberts meets Buddy when his family's car accidentally hits the stray dog on their way to church. 'item_description' : 'In the tradition of Old Yeller, classic boy-and-dog tale set against the events of Hurrican Katrina.

Buddy by mh herlong