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Local author and Quincy firefighter
Bill Arienti offers grammar school students from kindergarten through
grade 5 entertainment, inspiration and education without having to leave
their classroom!
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In the "Tales from Faxon" series, Bill takes on the topics of courage, cooperation, racism, bullying, death and dying and peer pressure. He does this with warmth and understanding and the hope that the stories will in some way help children of today through the difficult life experiences they may encounter. The first book in the series, "Scooter the Rabbit," is a sweet tale of a young bunny with an extraordinary gift. Scooter must face the conflict between doing what is right, and pleasing his friends. Follow the story to see how Scooter and his friends solve this problem |
Bill has developed a presentation that has proven to be very successful with grammar school students of all ages and abilities. To kindergarten children Bill is a firefighter who reads the interesting stories that he writes. He then entertains the children while educating them of the life lessons included within his stories. As the children's abilities progress so does Bill's presentation. Bill brings his life and experiences as a veteran firefighter into the classroom as he captivates the students. Once he has their attention, Bill introduces the students to the art, satisfaction and pleasures that come with writing. Students sit mesmerized as Bill explains the writing process, offers them ideas, and ultimately teaches them how to write and publish their own books! Bill's involvement with the children does not stop there as he gives the students his e-mail address to contact him with any questions they might have. Since Bill began his presentations he has received accolades from students, teachers, principals and parents, a number of which are included in this package. If you think your school would be interested in Bill Arienti's presentation, feel free to contact him directly at: Tales From Faxon You can also reach him by e-mail address: In today's society, role models who inspire children on both a professional and educational level are rare. Bill Arienti is someone who has proven that they do still exist. |
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A letter from Iris Toner & Jane Eastep at Galligan School Bill Arienti came to inspire the young fourth grade authors at Galligan School in Taunton a few weeks ago. The self published children's book author discussed how to use your imagination to create a story during Literacy Week at Galligan. When asked when he started writing, Bill recounted how he wrote a Christmas story for his son as a gift a few years ago. Arienti stated that writing a story was a personal gift that his son will always have. Arienti encouraged students to take their own life story and create a book of their own by going to local office supply store and having the pages bound together for the cost of a few "bucks". Bill describes the process of writing as coming to an understanding that the product will "not be perfect the first time, you must revise, revise, and revise." The important message that was conveyed to the young authors was that writing is a process and that takes practice. The more you write and edit the better the story becomes. Students looked upon the author with intense admiration. A number of the fourth graders, after hearing from the author, and learning the process and determination of making your story come to life were inspired enough to attempt writing their own books. As a closer to the visit, Bill performed an author book signing. Students had Tales from Faxon personalized and ate and drank hot cocoa with donuts as if they were in a café. With Bill's help, the fourth graders have come to appreciate writing and its process. |
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A letter from Maureen Carbone, reading teacher from the South Elementary School in Hingham, Massachusetts The month of March signifies South Elementary's school-wide Reading Incentive Program. After a successful month of students logging in over 28,000 hours of reading time, Author Bill Arienti came to South School to visit each classroom. During that time, Bill shared his life as a father, Quincy firefighter, and author of a series of children's books. To the younger students, Bill began his visit by reading his first book, Scooter the Rabbit, which tells the story of a rabbit who has the power to grant wishes that will benefit all. He talked about how exciting it can be to create different characters and to develop a lesson that will be learned from the story. Bill also spoke about the setting of his books, which all take place in Faxon Park in Quincy where Bill spent many wonderful hours as a youth. He spoke at length about how authors often incorporate their own experiences and memories into their stories. The older students were inspired by Bill's journey in becoming a writer and were encouraged to try their own hand at writing a special story of their own creation. It was amazing to watch the students respond to Bill as an author, and to ask so many wonderful questions about where he came up with the ideas for the characters and plot for each of the stories he has written. Martha Evans, South's Reading Consultant remarked, "Bill Arienti brought the world of writing to South Elementary School for four glorious days. The children entered his life of an author who does not sit all day at a computer sipping a cup of tea and struggling to place words on paper. He is living his dream, fighting fires and writing children's books. You could feel the energy and enthusiasm in each classroom as Bill interacted with the students. It didn't matter which grade. Somehow Bill was able to reach each child and touch him. Essentially, a writer is a storyteller and Bill is a master." South's Vice-Principal, Eliza Burns said, "Bill Arienti visited every classroom at South School, and in each classroom, the children were completely captivated by his storytelling! Students, teachers and parents are still commenting on his visit. In fact, Bill inspired many children to begin to write their own stories! Our reading Incentive Month was a success and the children were rewarded with a visit by an exciting and inspiring author." |
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