Great time meeting new friends and seeing old friends at the International Reading Association Conference in Orlando, FL.
Finally got to meet the crazy guy who illustrated all four of my Riot Brother books, Ethan Long!
Enjoyed seeing Columbia, MO, teacher Nancy Baumann again! Nancy’s enthusiasm for my book Invisible Lines, was my favorite part of ALA 2010. She’s a gem…wish I could see her in action!
Had fun autographing this book bag for reading coach Sandra Roberts, from Levy County, FL. What a great idea!
And it’s always a pleasure to catch up with rogue librarian Ed Sullivan!
Special thanks to Egmont, USA, (especially Katie and Rob!) for planning my trip and hosting the wonderful dinner. And thanks also to my good friends at Holiday House for the lovely breakfast!