waltergms @GMSWalter

Walter M. Mayes advocates for children and books across the country as a writer, storyteller, seminar presenter, librarian, panel moderator, and lecturer. San Francisco Bay Area Joined April 2013

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waltergms @GMSWalter

a year ago

San Diego, my childhood home, I have returned to celebrate my birthday and attend #ALAAC24 Looking forward to seeing friends and colleagues.

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a year ago

50 years on, @judyblume still holds my students in sway!!! #Forever is THE pass around book in the 6th grade this book fair.

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2 years ago

The most popular books at the recent Girls’ Middle School book fair.

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2 years ago

I was reminded today of one of my favorite book presentations. In Carson City, NV, for the now closed Book Cellar, held at a sushi bar! Good times.

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I finished my old friend ⁦@KenCadow⁩ ‘s remarkable GATHER last night and this morning found it on the ⁦@natbookawards⁩ Young People’s Longlist! Bravo to Ken, whose voice reminds me of ⁦@sandysalisbury⁩ at his finest. Highly recommended!!! #gatherbook

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waltergms @GMSWalter

3 years ago

Some very good books I have read and am recommending!

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4 years ago

Made my first Walter the Giant Storyteller appearance in over two years. Family literacy night at a Title I school. 87% free and reduced lunch. I had a blast and so did they. Still got it!

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waltergms @GMSWalter

4 years ago

With Brian Selznick at Hicklebees to celebrate Kaleidoscope. Brilliant book from one of our greatest creators.

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4 years ago

I just discovered his beautiful art and want to know if anyone has signed him up for a picture book.

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5 years ago

My students will be thrilled to know this is coming, but their impatience will drive me bats. November is a long time!

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5 years ago

Most excellent and timely!

Dewey Team @DeweyTeam

5 years ago

Most excellent and timely!

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waltergms @GMSWalter

5 years ago

We worked long and hard on this and have been keeping mum about the results for months now. A great list, if I do say so myself.

ALAN @ALANorg

5 years ago

We worked long and hard on this and have been keeping mum about the results for months now. A great list, if I do say so myself.

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waltergms @GMSWalter

5 years ago

I’m putting up a story a day on my Facebook page until the Shelter in Place is over. Visit FB.me/WaltertheGiant… to see them.

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6 years ago

Why has this not happened?

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(((Judd Winick))) 🐀 @JuddWinick

6 years ago

We will begin where we did last time I posted these. With a person who has made me happy for a very long time. Both in his work and in his generosity. ENJOY! REMEMBER TO BE HAPPY! SEE YOU TOMORROW! @neilhimself #TMMH #THISMAKESMEHAPPY

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waltergms @GMSWalter

6 years ago

Announced school closure at noon and let students check out as many books as they could carry. Many took me seriously. Someone found a box of plastic garbage bags. My library looks as if it has been attacked by zombies.

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6 years ago

Had a great day yesterday at #CSLA20 Gave three presentations and got to see @jhunt24 and family. Two more presentations today!

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6 years ago

Well here I am in lovely City of Industry at a resort with design issues, ready to present my lists of the best of the year to California school librarians.

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6 years ago

I will show up to your group/school/organization to talk about books for free; putting together the slide show and handouts are what you’ll pay me for. So tedious!