Local Author Visits Elementary School Alma Mater

November 29, 2024 at 6:23 p.m.
Pictured are students at Claypool Elementary School. Photo Provided
Pictured are students at Claypool Elementary School. Photo Provided

By Staff Report

CLAYPOOL — Local children’s book author Kathryn A. May Zolman recently had the opportunity to return to her elementary school alma mater, Claypool Elementary, and be a guest reader.
Zolman read her children’s book, “Are You A Pineapple,” to kindergarten, first-grade and second-grade classes, according to a provided news release.
“Are You A Pineapple” was published by Mascot Books in May 2022. It is based on the true story of how Pineapple, the dog, decided on her own name. While at school, Zolman donated one of her books to the school library.
Zolman attended Claypool Elementary between 1973 and 1980 and graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1986. She and her husband, Brad, have been married for 35 years and have one daughter, Brooklyn (Chris) Greenleif, and a 3-year-old granddaughter.
Connect with Zolman on Instagram @areyouapineapple_book and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/areyouapineapple. To arrange an interview or book signing, or for information regarding purchasing a signed copy of “Are You A Pineapple,” visit www.areyouapineapple.com.

CLAYPOOL — Local children’s book author Kathryn A. May Zolman recently had the opportunity to return to her elementary school alma mater, Claypool Elementary, and be a guest reader.
Zolman read her children’s book, “Are You A Pineapple,” to kindergarten, first-grade and second-grade classes, according to a provided news release.
“Are You A Pineapple” was published by Mascot Books in May 2022. It is based on the true story of how Pineapple, the dog, decided on her own name. While at school, Zolman donated one of her books to the school library.
Zolman attended Claypool Elementary between 1973 and 1980 and graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1986. She and her husband, Brad, have been married for 35 years and have one daughter, Brooklyn (Chris) Greenleif, and a 3-year-old granddaughter.
Connect with Zolman on Instagram @areyouapineapple_book and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/areyouapineapple. To arrange an interview or book signing, or for information regarding purchasing a signed copy of “Are You A Pineapple,” visit www.areyouapineapple.com.

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