Well-known author encourages GR students to write every day

Inspiring young children to write is something Green River residents want to continue to do.

One way to do this is by bringing well-known authors to the schools. Last Wednesday, students listened to author Roland Smith discuss his books and how he started writing. Smith has written novels, non-fiction books and children's books.

Smith visited with students from Monroe Intermediate School, Lincoln Middle School and fourth graders from various Sweetwater County School District No. 2 schools.

During his presentation, Smith told the students about a gift he received from his father. Smith had w...