Richard Sills- Christmas Story
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Author Richard Sills draws from his experience as a former teacher of elementary classes in writing children\\u2019s books. In his book, \\u201cChristmas Story\\u201d, he retells the well-known holiday narrative \\u201cThe Night Before Christmas\\u201d so both the young and adults can enjoy this classic tale. In this story, he lets the adults experience the Christmas magic.
\\nWhile the children remain sleeping in their beds, it is the adult who gets to witness the wonders of Christmas. He meets Santa Clause and goes on a ride on Santa\\u2019s sled while he delivers presents to children everywhere. He asks Santa about his presents and when he returns home, he wakes up his wife and joins his children. He finds his gift is that his wife is going to have a child.
\\nThrough sleigh rides and visits with Santa Clause himself, this story shows that the holiday magic can be experienced by all ages.
\\nThis book is available online and can be purchased at online bookstores.
\\nAbout the Author
\\nEducator-Computer Scientist, Richard Sills, made his first appearance on the Joe Franklin TV show on WOR TV in 1977 discussing his "CHILDREN\'S ART EXHIBIT" at Columbia Teachers College in New York City. In 1978 he was named "Educator of the Decade" for his experimental use of children as teachers in the New York City public school system. He had taught at the elementary school level in Ocean Hill Brownsville which was an underprivileged area in Brooklyn, New York. He met with remarkable success which was demonstrably shown in the art that the children created. The work was exhibited in numerous other location in New York: Hunter College, Macys, and Citibank to name a few. And he garnered major articles in newspapers including: The Daily News and the Palm Beach Times. He discussed his work on numerous local radio stations as well as: ABC, NBC, and CBS radio which aired nationally. He was a close friend of Bob Kane, the legendary creator of the comic book hero: Batman. Mr. Sills\' tremendously successful art exhibits took place in the late 1970s. At that time Newsweek films did a brief segment about his "Children Teaching Children" program which aired nationally.
\\nMr. Sills made in all 12 appearances on the Joe Franklin TV show and became a close personal friend of Mr. Franklin.
\\nWhile he attended Boston University, which he graduated from as an English major, he was the Editor-in-Chief of the Boston University Literary and Arts magazine during the turbulent late 60s. He has also studied at Harvard University, Columbia Teachers College, and the New School of Social Research.
\\nCurrently, he holds five patents in Computer Science and is represented by THE POTOMAC INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES, a prominent scientific think tank in Washington, D.C.
\\nMr. Sills has won numerous awards for his poetry. And his award winning patriotic poem: "Our Flag" dedicated to President Reagan is on permanent display in the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum in Simi Valley, California where he was the Founding Sponsor of The Presidential Learning Center.
\\nIn 1980, Mr. Sills ran as the "love and good humor" Presidential candidate of the "Children\'s Party" at the age of 33 to lighten up the campaign. He endorsed President Reagan who went on to win the \\xb7 election by an overwhelming majority.
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