We lost a legend today #RIPTomiedePaola My fondest memory of...

We lost a legend today #RIPTomiedePaola

My fondest memory of Tomie:

He was witness to my very first book deal at my very first SCBWI conference. (He was a keynote speaker that year) He gave me a hug and congratulated me on the spot and said, “Welcome to the club”

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