Hi all –
I’m heading to NCTE in Atlanta tomorrow, but my head is still buzzing from the election and all that it means for many of the vulnerable children and families that I meet in my life as an author.
In the days to come, I’ll especially need to remind myself to balance aggravation with joy. So here is a bit from the joyful side. Yesterday, Burn Baby Burn was named a Best Book of 2016 by School Library Journal and also by Amazon.
As you know, I was in NYC last week. My trip offered me really beautiful experiences at Bank Street College and also at the ever-fabulous Book Riot Live Conference, where people came from as far away as Australia and Sweden. I’ve pasted some of my favorite shots below – everything from political protest to utter joy and silliness.
Other than that, my friends, I’ll touch base with you again in a few weeks. Hide the knives if you have to and enjoy a peaceful Thanksgiving with your families.
Scenes from the Union Station subway station where citizens voiced their opposition to the election results
The wall of sticky notes extended so long…
With RJ Palacio and Jennifer Brown, talking about childhood friendships and how they can lead to a literary life
With Jennifer Brown and Dr. Cynthia Weill at Bank Street. Photo credit Cheryl Simon
There are no friends like the ones we know and love from childhood. Photo credit: Cheryl Simon
She found an old picture of us at Niagra Falls when we were 11. Photo credit: Cheryl Simon
Where Raquel and I did our photo shoot for the New York Times on what has to have been the windiest day on record. Whew. I’ll let you know when the story runs.
My favorite guy at Book Riot.
courtesy of Raquel Matos Stecher from Candlewick
The Book Riot panel of librarians reminded me of the essential role the public library plays in our lives, now more than ever
