"Not only is Fred Bowen a talented writer for children but he's also a gifted communicator and teacher, too. He not only educated our children, he truly entertained them. Our children enjoyed him so much that they didn't realize they were actually learning valuable writing skills.

He delighted our staff, as well as our children. It is our goal to have him back again and again."

Susan Hainsworth
PTA, Authors Program
Harding Academy
Nashville, TN

"Fred is the most engaging, most interesting, most worthwhile author visit I
have ever experienced. (I have taught for eight years and have sat through
quite a few author presentations.) Fred has a terrific personality for reaching elementary school kids. He is patient, funny, informative, and INTERESTING. I am moving on to a new elementary school and I am planning to have Fred at my new school."

Jeanne Cashin
Fourth grade teacher
Kemp Mill Elementary
Silver Spring, Maryland

"Fred is well organized and his energetic presentation captured our audience of 3rd and 4th graders. After the presentations, the students wanted to know when he was coming back!"

Ann Voss
Media Specialist
Willow Springs ES
Fairfax, Virginia

"Fred Bowen is an outstanding author. He also is an inspirational speaker, addressing all aspects of creative writing with age appropriate examples and personal stories. Our 200 third and fourth grade students were enthralled. He truly made a slam dunk about the importance of writing."

Carol Grady
PTA Cultural Arts Coordinator and Parent
Manor Woods Elementary
Ellicott City, Maryland

"Those who are fortunate enough to hear Fred Bowen talk about his books and his love of sports will know immediately why young readers clamor to read his books. Fred's presentation is held together with dozens of other stories from the world of sports and an abundance of humor that captivates young audiences. What a great way to motivate reading."

Sharron L. McElmeel
Author of ABCs of an Author/Illustrator Visit 2nd edition, Linworth, 2001, www.linworth.com