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1. Kerry Madden has posted a wonderful essay about hitting rock bottom, and surviving. It's a beautiful read.

2. Will you be at ALA this year?

I was asked to participate in a reading at Simmons College the same weekend, so I decided to get an exhibits pass while I'm there. I've only been to ALA once, several years ago. But I remember how wonderful it was to walk the exhibit halls and watch all the eager librarians and book publishers share their love and passion for books and reading. I can't...