Hidden Treasure Reading

Today I took Mumsi Meets a Lion to Hidden Treasure, a school for the disabled. Since today is National Young Readers Day, the school decided to have a number of local celebs and/or authors in to read to the students. (I fall most firmly into the latter category.) The students there were so enthusiastic and attentive. They really became involved in Mumsi's story--imitating the lion sounds and echoing Mumsi's injunction of "Don't move; don't breathe. And whatever you do, don't run." Some understood more than others, but all were appreciative. I found myself encouraged and challenged by those special students. I left a complimentary copy of the book with them, and they were so excited to get to read it again and again. At the end of my visit, they presented me with a big cookie. What a wonderful ministry the teachers and helpers at Hidden Treasure have!