I had a terrific afternoon at Children's Book Day at Washington Irving's Sunnyside estate yesterday, sitting on a gorgeous lawn between James Preller and Eric Velasquez. James is funny (read his blog), and Eric gave me a valuable piece of advice: If you're going to be sitting on a gorgeous lawn all afternoon, you might want to wear socks (there were some very curious and hungry bugs). I was not wearing socks, as you have probably gathered.
I met lots of terrific kids and voracious readers (thankfully none of them were biting), and got to check in with friends including Elise Broach, Judy Blundell, Wendy Mass, Katie Davis, and Tony Abbott. And it was a very pretty drive home. (I don't drive often, so I like to brag about it when I do). All around, a wonderful event - put it on your calendar for next year.
Now gearing up for the National Book Festival next weekend.
Non sequitur alert: Wondering about the photo? My family has gotten curious about Swedish food lately. We decided to splurge on a fancy Swedish meal at Smorgas Chef in the west village. (It was delicious. More on this later if I have time.) I took pictures of the food while my loved ones made fun of me for doing so. This fork-spoon-knife light was hanging above us in the dining room. It was fun to look at, and I wanted better pictures, but my husband wouldn't let me stand on my chair.
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I would like to start off saying i love your books! my class is doin a project on you and it would be very useful if you posted/replied back to me!
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(And anonymous - I'm happy to hear you like the books!)
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FYI!
This summer my class read your book when you reach me and we loved it! Right know we are having literature circles and any information you can give me would be great!
Thanks,
Clare
Can you please reply to my posts! I really need them for literature circles.
Thanks,
Clare and Seventh Grade
Clare - What kind of information are you looking for? You can ask me a specific question), or . . . there are many interviews and Q&As available on the web. Thanks - and say hi to the sevnth grade for me!
Thanks!
Clare and Seventh Grade
A lot of the time inspiration seems to come from two directions at once. . .
Be well,
Rebecca