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​The Hole Story of the Doughnut - Activities
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​Here's the true story of the doughnut's invention--read by me--the author! 

Doughnut Creations: Students of Flanders Elementary in East Lyme, CT attended online sessions during the Covid-19 Quarantine. Here are some of the delicious, calorie-free doughnuts they created after hearing this book. Thanks to Heather DeLouchry, Flanders Librarian, and to Eric, Victoria, Jillian, and Lucia.
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​Readers Theater Script: Act out a fictionalized version of the exact morning the doughnut was invented with this script for 8 readers.

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Make doughnuts out of socks! Directions here from The Crafty Girls for a no-sew project that makes realistic-looking doughnuts and is a lot of fun.                             


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An Educational Excuse to Eat Doughnuts: Jennifer, The Organized Homeschooler, has posted a number of fun ideas on her web site. ​​​

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At Flanders Elementary in East Lyme, CT, first graders in Mrs. Moore's class posted created their own favorite doughnuts in preparation for my author visit. Yum!
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​Learn more about the illustrator, Vincent Kirsch.​


PicturePattie Nix, librarian at Bluebonnet Elementary in Bastrop, TX, dressed as Captain Gregory for their Halloween "Dress Like a Book Character" day.

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Signing autographs on Book Launch Day, June 3, which was National Doughnut Day!
​REVIEWS AND AWARDS:
"Delicious!" Kirkus, March 1, 2016.

"A lively offering for reading and sharing that will encourage the youngest of researchers to wonder and learn about everyday items in their world." School Library Journal, March, 2016.

"Entertaining...tasty bit of history." Booklist, March 15, 2016.


​"Playful cartoons and dramatic narration tell the true tale of a New England mariner turned doughnut inventor." Publisher's Weekly, March 14, 2016.

​2018-19 Virginia Children's Choice Award List
2017-18 Kennebec Valley (Maine) Book Award List
2017-18 PA Young Readers Choice Award List 
2017 CCBC Best Books of the Year Selection
2017 Notable Social Studies Trade Book
2017 Children's and Teen Choice Book Award Finalist
2017 Crystal Kite Finalist
2016 Junior Library Guild Nonfiction Selection
Pat Miller * Author, Presenter, Writing Instructor * Richmond, TX  
Header illustrations by Kathi Ember  * Header design by Joe Kawano * Author photo by Ruth Rose Photography  *  c2021
NF 4 NF Logo designed by  Karah Bradshaw.
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