READER’S FORUM

August 11, 2025 at 12:17 am Reply

Mrs. Riley

Dear Mr. Korman,

I teach 5th grade at a Title I school, and every year our students eagerly read your book Restart. It has become a much-loved tradition in our classroom and a highlight of the school year. The story’s themes of redemption, friendship, and self-discovery resonate deeply with my students, sparking thoughtful conversations and inspiring even our most reluctant readers.

After many years of use, several of our copies, a total of six, have begun to fall apart, with pages coming loose from the binding. Unfortunately, due to limited resources, we do not currently have the funds to replace them.

Because Restart has had such a significant impact on our school community, I wanted to reach out in the hope that there might be a way to help us replenish our collection so that future students can continue to enjoy this incredible story.

Thank you for writing a book that has captured the hearts and imaginations of so many of our young readers. It is a true gift to see their excitement and engagement when they read your work.

With gratitude,
Mrs. Riley
5th Grade Teacher
August 11, 2025 at 01:51 am Reply

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Hi, Mrs. Riley,

Thanks for posting. I'm pleased to hear that RESTART has become a tradition at your school.

Please send your request to my office:

[email protected]

I don't have anything to do with selling books, but perhaps I can put you onto a Scholastic department that might be able to help.

Best regards. -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi, Mrs. Riley,

Thanks for posting. I'm pleased to hear that RESTART has become a tradition at your school.

Please send your request to my office:

[email protected]

I don't have anything to do with selling books, but perhaps I can put you onto a Scholastic department that might be able to help.

Best regards. -----Gordon Korman-----
November 21, 2025 at 05:26 pm Reply

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Hi, Mrs. B.,

Please send your rquest to my office, along with your mailing address. I don't send out books,but I will send a dedicated book plate to paste into Parker's copy of RESTART, and add a souvenir booklet of first chapters. Hope that will do.

[email protected]

Best regards, -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi, Mrs. B.,

Please send your rquest to my office, along with your mailing address. I don't send out books,but I will send a dedicated book plate to paste into Parker's copy of RESTART, and add a souvenir booklet of first chapters. Hope that will do.

[email protected]

Best regards, -----Gordon Korman-----
November 21, 2025 at 06:18 pm Reply

Heather Brenneman

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Hello,

My son, Parker Brenneman, was casted as Chase in your restart book video many years ago. He is 23 years old now and I would like to surprise him with a signed copy to him from you for a Christmas present. I will pay for the book if needed. I really hope you can do this for him. It was a wonderful memory in his life shooting that trailer for Restart. Thanks, Heather Brenneman
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Hello,

My son, Parker Brenneman, was casted as Chase in your restart book video many years ago. He is 23 years old now and I would like to surprise him with a signed copy to him from you for a Christmas present. I will pay for the book if needed. I really hope you can do this for him. It was a wonderful memory in his life shooting that trailer for Restart. Thanks, Heather Brenneman