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“By the end of this well-done novel, I loved Seany, as his parents call him.
He is a sweet, smart, talented kid.”
“Sean Rosen is a fascinating character, determined, bold and original. Today’s tech-savvy teens and tweens will enjoy his hilarious adventures.”
“Seventh grader Sean has the smarts—and the nerve—to pitch Hollywood a revolutionary idea in Jeff Baron’s entertaining debut.”
“Enticingly, the ending, while fitting, opens the door to a possible third entry in the series. Baron’s writing is witty, engaging and fast-paced and is highly recommended for school and public libraries.”
“A well-written, funny, perfectly middle-grade novel, I Represent Sean Rosen is a satisfying read that both boys and girls will enjoy.”
Association of Jewish Libraries
“I really liked this book. It was so interesting I could barely put it down. I recommend it to everybody.”
“Very funny. I liked it because it included real-life scenarios and showed that kids can do everything that adults can do. Would be a great movie and the movie inside the book would be a good movie also. Overall the book is realistic, funny and a good read.”
“Sean Rosen is almost a famous person, which he is trying to hide from his parents. A lot like The Wimpy Kid series, which I have read many times. Sean Rosen seems like a kid that I would like and be friends with if we ever met.”
“Sean Rosen is my hero!”
Lincoln Peirce, author – Big Nate books
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For Teachers
Sean Rosen Books for the Classroom
Sean is a seventh grader with gigantic Hollywood ambitions, but no connections. Through trial and error, overcoming obstacles and solving problems all along the way, he manages to break through. It’s a unique intergenerational story, entertaining realistic fiction that both boys and girls enjoy.
Sean’s parents and teachers don’t know about his secret quest. He has to find his way himself, wrestling with ethical issues in both his life and his ‘career’. There’s a lot for students and teachers to think and talk about.
Sean Rosen is a funny, creative kid. He shows us exactly how he comes up with ideas from real life and develops them. He uses technology in interesting ways (not just playing games) in both his online video podcasts, and in pursuing his dream.
Students find him inspiring.
Jeff Baron’s school visits are inspiring and entertaining multi-media presentations. Using his books and videos as a jumping off point, Jeff focuses on students’ own writing, sharing techniques he uses in his own career as an award-winning playwright, screenwriter and novelist.
“Sean Rosen embodies the skills we want to cultivate in our 21st century learners. He’s a tenacious, innovative, high tech communicator who also happens to be sweet, funny and likeable. Working with Jeff Baron has been wonderful for the students at Ardsley Middle School.”
– Edgar McIntosh, Principal, Ardsley Middle School
“We had an overwhelmingly positive response to your visit. Your work has tons of crossover appeal! Your books provide great opportunities to teach trans-literacy skills and motivate reluctant readers. When Sean Rosen mentions his videos and podcasts in the book, readers can actually visit the site to watch these multimedia products!”
– Amy Jo Southworth, Suffolk School Library Media Association
“Jeff was fantastic at talking to the kids as if they were real people and real writers, which they are, and engaging them in a way that they could really listen to and hear. He also made it a lot of fun, by talking about his own experiences as a writer, and how they could use his writing tools in their schoolwork, even if it isn’t a creative writing assignment.”
– Leslie Cohen, Ardsley Middle School
“I Represent Sean Rosen is a great book. I admire Sean’s ingenuity and determination to achieve his goals. There’s humor, clever problem solving, and an all around entertaining story and characters. Jeff Baron did a great presentation and the kids (and teachers!) LOVED it!”
– Beth Merrifield Vance, School Librarian, Stonegate Elementary
“Jeff captivates a seventh grade audience with his multimedia presentation, which is no easy task. The program enhanced and enriched our writing program.”
– Colleen Talbot, Hammarskjold Middle School
“The students loved reading I Represent Sean Rosen, and then they especially loved meeting Jeff and seeing him bring Sean to life through his multimedia presentation. What a great author visit!”
– Laurie Hornik, Fieldston Middle School
“The students at Stone Creek Elementary haven’t stopped talking about Jeff Baron’s visit. His unique, multi-media experience got our students excited about reading.”
– Angie Jacobson, School Librarian
For teaching resources for the Sean Rosen books or to inquire about a school visit by Jeff Baron, contact LeslyeSchaefer@icloud.com