An Interview with Rooster Morris: Getting Kids to Read (and Write)

Source: ednews.org Posted By: Claire M...5433 days ago

1) First of all, is “ Rooster “ your real name, and if so how did that come about?


Rooster is a nickname. Texas cowboys placed this handle on me when I was a small boy. Country kids back in the sixties usually received two haircuts a year whether they needed them or not. After a good shearing my hair grew back with all the silky consistencies of a mongrel tumbleweed. I had a huge rooster tail in back and a blaring cowlick in front. I’m only thankful the cowboys chose to call me “Rooster.”

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