Reviews from Successful Author Visits at Schools/Libraries Like Yours

“Our students (K-5th) loved Curt Nelson's 'Top Secret' program. The kids came to the library wanting all the books he presented in the program and parents called and emailed saying their children loved the library program.”
-Karen Huebschman, Teacher/Librarian, Fisher's Landing Elementary, Vancouver, WA

“I could tell that you had a teaching background -- Yay!”
-Michelle Ecker, 2nd Grade Teacher, Albany, OR

“You came to Helen Baller Elementary today and the reaction was fantastic. We LOVED you! The kids LOVED you! I think you’ve found your calling.”
-Patty Holt, 5th Grade Teacher, Camas, WA

“Worthwhile! Quality! A Treat! A polished pro. There was no 'wrong' from you... only joy.”
-Don Robinson, Teacher, Hamilton Creek Elementary, Lebanon, OR

“This was a fantastic way to get students excited about reading. And the teachers loved how you ended the show. The students were so quiet and well-mannered [going back to class], and it was Halloween!”
-Jeannine Fielding, Teacher-Librarian, Lake Shore Elementary, Vancouver, WA

“Your assemblies were awesome! The kids were engaged, had a great time, and came away really motivated to READ!”
-Martha Evans Osborne, Music Teacher, Imlay Elementary, Hillsboro, OR

“What stands out most in my memory of your performance is your ability to connect with adults as well as children and you are hysterical. You obviously love what you do. The kids were delighted and the parents were just as involved.”
-Reita Fackerell, Director, Seaside Public Library

“The program contains all the elements to entertain, educate and motivate students from K to 5th. I liked the program, the price, and the many positive comments from staff and students.”
-Barbara Pieske, Media Specialist, Fircrest Elementary, OR

“You are awesome. Don't change a thing!"
-Jan Peterson-Terjeson, Media Specialist, Nancy Ryles Elementary, OR

“Great interactions with kids. The emphasis on library use was terrific and resulted in a large number of books checked out that day. Highly recommended!”
-Patty Skinner, Senior Library Assistant, Astoria Public Library

“Curt Nelson was exciting, personable with adults and students, well-worth the money, flexible, positive and makes the connections to math and books. He remembers student's names and establishes a strong connection between fun and math.”
-Mallory Marquet, Middle School Literacy Coach, Calapooia Middle School, OR

“'Top Secret' was an incredible assembly that was engaging, informing and entertaining! Curt is able to integrate all the library information into his hour-long presentation, while using humor and magic! What stands out most is his ability to entertain and still inform with complete control of the audience!”
-Lisa Williams, Librarian, Chehalem Elementary School, OR

“Curt connects with multi-generational audiences. Our library audience consisted of pre-schoolers through senior citizens and all learned and laughed.”
-Therese Menzel, Langlois & Port Orford Libraries

“You were prompt and ready to go on time. The audience loved you and were completely captivated by you. You related very well to the children. Parents, children, and staff members all commented on how they enjoyed your program. The children came away wanting to find the books you highlighted. Next year we will have to sign up very early or you will be booked up.”
-Suzanne Goolsby, Senior Library Technician, The Dalles Wasco Co. Public Library

“Everyone loved it - all grades were entranced! You held them all captive and dismissed without a sound. The most important thing to me is finding the right presenter to interest and motivate - you did it!”
-Barbara Brody, Library/Media Specialist, Lynch Wood Elementary, OR

“Curt, I especially want to thank you for working in what turned out to be far from perfect conditions. You were flexible and upbeat. In circumstances that would make most people cranky you remained calm, cool, collected and smiling. Your professional behavior in this situation was outstanding. You will have my highest recommendation as a program to book and enjoy. I especially liked how you promoted books and reading.”
-Louise Thomas, Director, Kalama Public Library

“I can't imagine it going better! You were very professional.”
-Tim Morgan, Center Director, Hall Boulevard Kindercare in Tigard, OR

“It was a good balance of fun & education, with lots of laughter, which is the best combination for kids.”
-Natasha Forrester, Youth Librarian, Capitol Hill Library

“Great magic, inspirational to kids, funny for a wide variety of children and adults… I recommend this show. It’s more than a program of traditional magic.”
-Doris Hicks, Young Adult Librarian, Albany Library

“He understands a kid's sense of humor and was really fun and wholesome and smart!”
- Parent at Albina Branch Library

From the Students

“I never knew there were such good books!”
- Student at Helen Baller Elementary School, Camas, WA

“I loved your teaching about books and intermingling it with fun magic and jokes. You are the best magician I have ever seen! I hope you come to the middle school where I will be next year. On my first recess I am going to get one of those books and one of those book lists. Thank you so much.”
- Student at Trent Elementary School, Dexter, OR

“Thank you - the show was awesome. I would love to check out a spy code book and the book about the girl with the spy notebook [Harriet the Spy]. I think that will get me reading more. I need it, too.”
- Student at Fircrest Elementary School, Vancouver, WA