Lady Jonkonnu

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As a first grade teacher in Newton I have had the privilege of watching Ms. Smalls perform for many years. Ms. Smalls is an engaging and captivating speaker. She references her wonderfully diverse picture books and inspires many of the students. She incorporates academic content into the presentation when talking about onomatopoeia. Her presentation is full of dance, music, singing, and acting. We always look forward to having Ms. Smalls present to the classes. The kids always come back into the classroom wanting to write and draw. As a published author, she informs the students about her process and allows for questions at the end. I highly recommend Ms. Smalls as a presenter, educator, and talented author.