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Welcoming Charles R. Smith Jr. to Holland Patent Middle School

Holland Patent Middle School is proud to announce that we will be hosting award-winning children’s book author, poet and photographer Charles R. Smith Jr.! This exciting event will take place on April 16, and promises to be an unforgettable experience for our students.

The day will feature:

  • A school-wide assembly where Charles R. Smith Jr. will share his creative journey and inspire young minds.
  • Small group poetry sessions where students will have the chance to learn directly from this talented author.
  • A book sale and signing, giving students the opportunity to bring home a signed copy of his work.
  • A lunchtime meet & greet, offering a more personal interaction with the author.

We look forward to welcoming Charles R. Smith Jr. to our school community! This event is a fantastic opportunity for our students to engage with literature, poetry and photography in a meaningful way. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the date. Click the link below to view the event flyer.

View Flyer

**Pre-Order Books Now**

The Treehouse Reading and Arts Center will have books available to purchase on the day of Charles R. Smith's visit, but to ensure that your child has the right book and that it will be available, please pre-order! You may order with the digital order form below, which allows you to pay by credit card or PayPal. We appreciate using this method if possible.

If you need to pay by cash or check, a paper copy of this order form is available and can be sent in to your child's ELA teacher (a copy was provided to students, and extra copies are in the office).

Students will be able to preview all of these books in the library, and most are available on our digital reading app (SORA) if you want to make sure you love the books before ordering.

Please place your order by February 14 so that there is plenty of time for the books to arrive.

Thank you for supporting a local bookstore and for encouraging a love of reading! We are so excited to bring this opportunity for students to connect with an accomplished author, poet, athlete and photographer. Click the link below to submit a digital order form.

Submit Order Form

Updated on February 7, 2025.