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"Jim Gladstone is an inspiring and motivational speaker for high school students. He not only writes convincingly about young adult conflicts, he also relates very well with young people in discussion. He is very wise and understanding when writing and discussing universal family issues that we all experience. I was very impressed with Gladstone's ability to connect with my challenging inner-city students who seldom read, much less enjoy discussing novels. His lively, engaging style has stimulated them to read more and improve their writing. His genuine interest in the students' own written work will have a lasting influence beyond the time he spent in our school."

Mary-Louise Ruth,
English Department,
Oakland High School
Oakland, California

"If you ever get the opportunity to hear Jim Gladstone read...seize the day and go. Gladstone doesn't read, he performs. He uses a distinctive voice for each of his characters, and draws the listener into the world of his fiction...the audience was mesmerized, hanging on his every word."

Greg Herren
Lambda Book Report

"Your sharing of your life experiences and the presentation from your book were truly inspiring and entertaining...Your presence and words added to the mission of the Lecture Fund as it brought a message of academic value to the student experience at Georgetown."

Gerard P. Alolod
Georgetown University Lecture Fund
Washington, DC

"Sunday's meeting was terrific! I was a bit worried that the group would feel reluctant to express themselves with the author before them, but you were so open and participative that we all felt very comfortable having you with us. I know they appreciated hearing not only your insights about your work, but also about your personal experiences during the publishing process."

Michael Nitz
The Lavender Salon
(Reading/Writing Group)

"What an energetic workshop and reading! You gave more—and more generously—than you had to. You can quote me on that."

Kay Murphy
English Department
University of New Orleans

"Many students have dropped by the library this morning to thank me for arranging to get you here. Our group really needed to hear what you had to say...We don't always have our finger on the pulse of the world here, but while you were here, we were able to experience some things through you. Your kindness and warm spirit will always be remembered here."

Lynn Evarts
Library Specialist,
Sauk Prairie High School
Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin