Away and Back

I've been awayin Californiafor the annual ALA (American Library Association) Conference.
Thousands of librarians gatheralong with publishers and authors.We all celebrate books.Great energy.
Above, at the HarperCollins Breakfastfrom left to right:MeSusan Katz, President of HC Children's BooksKate Jackson, Editor-in-chief 
What a fine, fine time. 
More to come after I unpack.
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