From My Mail

Here are some lines from the kids' mail I answered today that made me smile or touched me.

 
I purposely put a polar bear address label on the envelope (I heard that your dog Milo looks just like one!)

My family and I have this big debate whether you can swim in the ocean in Maine or not in the summer. Can you? And if so, have you ever been? --Audra

At first I thought I wouldn't like Rules, but when I finished I was truly wrong. It was one of the best books I ever read. --Alban

I really like your books because they have meaning. I think the meaning in your books is that everyone is different but they should be treated the same. --Zoe

My family is very important to me and I often stop and think, "What would I do without them?" I can never think of an answer and I hope I never have to.  --Madelyn  (P.S. I wrote my wish under the stamp just like Tess did).



At the beginning of the year one of the girls in my grade scared me because I thought she was different. But once I got to know her better, I was surprised how kind, caring, and smart she was.  --Emma

Rules reminds me to treat people with disabilities with respect and fairness. --Jake

I know I am capable of managing meltdowns and embarrassment from my brother, and Catherine does that, too.  Just like her, I tried to change my brother. Thank you for reminding me that I love my brother and sometimes I'm the one who needs to change. --Susie

I have three autistic brothers, and I instantly fell in love with your book. In fact, still to this day, I have to give you a million thumbs up. --Shannon

I liked how you stretched out the print in Rules, like "A-r-e  y-o-u." --Emily

All of my questions will give you a lot to think about!  --Haley

I have been looking for books about families like mine. I read a few, but most were very sad. But then I found Rules. I had found a book I could refer to and that I could love. --Reagan