In honor of Robert Louis Stevenson’s birthday, the students of his namesake elementary school had a visit from the Time Traveler himself, played by Arwright Chamberlain, brother of co-PTA Prexy, Felix Chamberlain.

Complete with Scottish attire and brogue to boot, R.L. informed K-2 the true meaning of ‘counterpane’ as a type of blanket and went on to treat them to a reading of his famous children’s poem, “The Land of Counterpane”, encouraging them to create fantasy worlds of their own with toys of choice atop their own comforters at home.

For the upperclassmen, Mr. Stevenson gave a more detailed version of his life and encouraged them to follow their truth and own hearts as he had breaking with the family tradition of lighthouse engineering to writing and as a result, leaving the world a gift of wonderful literature translated world-wide.

Poignant and heartfelt at the end of his presentation, Stevenson unfolded the very treasure map he had drawn for his wife’s son, Lloyd which served as the inspiration for perhaps his most famous work, Treasure Island. He explained great things often come from the smallest of gestures.

On behalf of Principal Ginnetti, the student body, the R.L. Stevenson Day committee and Time Travelers team, we would like to gratefully acknowledge the time and devotion of Ardwight Chamberlain for serving as such a wonderful Robert Louis Stevenson to the delight of us all!