She did, and Simone – thankfully – said yes. I asked her if she would ask Simone if she could come to West. She mentioned that she knows Simone’s daughter after noticing a few students were reading Perfect Chemistry during their independent reading time. “A student in my English class is responsible for bringing Simone to West. Lots of hard work and planning has gone into Elkeles’ visit. Students can enter a raffle to win lunch with Simone (no purchase required).” “That way, students can add to them to their bookshelves at home or, better yet, pass them along to a friend. Simone’s books are difficult to keep on the shelves in the IRC because they are so popular, so they are more accessible on sale,” said English teacher Ellen Foley. “It’s kind of cool to have a book you love signed by the author, so by bringing her well-loved books to West, it’s easier for Simone’s super-fans to get their own copies signed.

Students and teachers can purchase these books and bring them to be signed during Elkeles’ visit.Įlkeles’ books are extremely popular and are very hard to get a copy of in the IRC. There will be a Simone Elkeles’ Book Sale from March 21 to April 7 in the IRC. All English classes that have signed up will attend one of the two sessions available. Simone Elkeles, author of the “Perfect Chemistry” series and the “Leaving Paradise” series, is coming to Niles West Wednesday, April 8 in the Auditorium.

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