By Julia Rodriguez OrtizElizabeth Acevedo recently visited Wilson High School, and if you missed it, don’t worry! I will make sure to fill you in on everything you missed. Elizabeth Acevedo was warmly welcomed by not only the students but also Mrs. Hershey, who started by explaining why she wanted Acevedo to come to the high school. Elizabeth Acevedo started out her visit by giving a presentation to the students not only about herself but also about the students she was talking to. She made it very clear in her presentation to make sure every student knew they were very important to the world and can make anything happen. What really came out to me was the way she changed the air around us; not once did it feel like a presentation, but it sounded like lunch with a friend. Everyone loved her immediately. As she started talking, everyone listened and respected her. Dr. Weber even complimented the students who went to the presentation for their good behavior. After the presentation, students went to Elizabeth Acevedo and spoke to her, took pictures with her and complimented her. She was treated like a celebrity. I was extremely nervous to approach her, but she made it easy to talk to her. (Photo Courtesy of Julia Rodriguez Ortiz) As the day continued, Elizabeth Acevedo did a writing workshop and showed us how to write a poem like she normally does. She gave us a notebook, told us to list three moments where we wanted to say something to someone but didn’t. As soon as we had those ideas down, she had us pick one we felt strongly about but not too emotional that it would bring our mood down. Elizabeth Acevedo said that it’s not easy to write, but we should let ourselves live in that moment and then write. I felt so inspired by her words - the way she spoke with confidence, the way she listened to us talk. I know everyone who attended the writing workshop also felt inspired by her kindness and wisdom. In a small amount of time, everyone was able to open up to her because of how trusting and caring she was. The love was visible in her eyes in the way she looked at everyone who was in front of her. No matter how much I wished her visit would last forever, it had to come to an end. Afterward, I felt so inspired to do more with my life and my writing. So next time you're looking for something good to read, make sure to pick up an Elizabeth Acevedo piece.
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