05/16/2026
A "Grimm" Day to Remember at Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School!
Today was a page-turner for our 7th graders! We were honored to host the brilliant Adam Gidwitz, author of the fan-favorite A Tale Dark & Grimm series.
Our students didn't just meet an author; they met the mastermind behind the stories theyโve been dissecting, debating, and bringing to life all semester. Seeing their hard workโfrom detailed literary analysis to creative hands-on projectsโculminate in a conversation with Adam himself was truly special. Students asked deep questions about the writing process and the "darker" side of fairy tales. Mr. Gidwitz got a firsthand look at the incredible Grimm-inspired projects our 7th graders created and were reminded that every great story starts with a single, sometimes messy, idea.
Huge thanks to our 7th Grade ELAR legends Ms. A. Salinas, Mr. F. Garza, Mr. O. Guerra, and Mr. T. Castillo for turning lessons into adventures. In addition, a special thank you to our librarian, Mrs. C. Guerrero, for organizing this incredible author visit!
Last but certainly not least, thank you, Mr. Gidwitz, for visiting Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School and for showing our students that reading is an adventure worth taking!