On my first day, I began
by giving a general presentation to the entire student body in the
dining room. I talked about how I became a writer, concentrating on
various experiences during my childhood that influenced this decision.
I also shared my love of French language and literature and how it has
influenced various writing projects as well, especially my book, Bodies
from the Ice: Melting Glaciers and the Recovery of the Past.
François Villon's poem (and haunting refrain) "Où sont les
neiges d'antan?" was certainly playing in my head as I wrote the
book.
During the
next two days, I spoke to students from a European History class, a
U.S. History class, and an IGCSE history class about Auschwitz:
Voices from the Death Camp, to students in Years 7-9 about Pompeii
and students in Years 10-13 about glaciers.
Vous avez une
merveilleuse école. Je voudrais remercier Mme. Marie-Odile Robbins
pour oganiser ma visite et pour avoir rendu mon séjour si mémorable.
