“I was struck by the way Reji was able to pull each child in and engage them while also keeping control over the situation… Reji’s presentation was one of the best I’ve witnessed in terms of combining the content she was sharing with audience participation. She cleverly and effectively alternated times when the children were listening with times when they could think of answers to share, volunteer to be a part of the presentation, or watch their friends act things out.”  -Amy Warren, Ed.D., Parent, Girl Scout Leader, School Volunteer on Reji’s presentation of her own educational seminar, “The Backwards Book”.

“We could have happily listened to her for many more chapters.”  -Anna Dailey, Editor, The Baynet.Com, on Reji’s midnight reading of “Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows” at the Borders of Waldorf, Maryland release party.

“This was a great writing experience for them that they could take back to the classroom.”   -Alicia Jones, Elementary School Guidance Counselor, on Reji’s Career Fair presentation.

“The connections students were making with Reji Laberje’s Tale Travelers Series were a reflection of the effectiveness of her young adult literature in the classroom.”  -Stacy Lutterman, Middle School Teacher, on classroom use of Reji’s original story, “The Tale Travelers #1: Henry’s History”.

“I truly can say if any one of our girls didn’t really like to read, they do now!”  -Valerie Daniels, Parent, Girl Scout Leader, on the use of Reji’s original story, “The Tale Travelers #1: Henry’s History” to complete a Girl Scout Badge.

“Not only did she display a singular talent for writing gentle verse but she kept her whole audience…a group of adults…silently riveted with her clear and tender presentation.”  -Matthew Scheer, Supervisor, Borders Books, Music, Movies & Café, Public Reading Organizer on Reji’s reading of her original children’s picture book, “Make Room for Jake McNair”.

“The boys still talk about that story today and the joy they had in sharing the lost pastime of reading…she knew when the right thing to do was to get up and be active with the children and also understood when they wanted a softer, more intimate reading.”  -Lucinda O’Harran, Parent, Cub Scout Leader, USO Children’s Group Volunteer, on Reji’s presentation of her original story, “A Dangerous Journey” and on Reji’s routine presentations of a Book & Cook session for a group of young children.

“I personally liked the way she weaved in educational items with the book’s intrigue.  There was a great mix of story telling and learning.  The learning was both by listening and by participation.  The children were learning something and enjoying themselves.”  -Stuart Richman, Parent, Cub Scout Leader, on Reji’s presentation of her own educational seminar, “The Backwards Book”.

“Overall, the class and I thoroughly enjoyed having Ms. Laberje share her story with us.  The book’s overall message was positive.  As Ms. Laberje left on her last day of reading, the class continued to discuss the overall theme of the story and what it meant to each student.  The discussion was rich and each student was eager to share his or her interpretation.  This outcome alone shows the impact that this author and work had on my students.”  -Tammy Barnes, 4th Grade Teacher, on Reji’s reading of her original young adult fantasy book, “Cooper Ridge, The Wonder Kid” and on the continued sharing of her book “The Tale Travelers #1: Henry’s History”.