I am a Third Grade Mix-Up

A sign promoting Heritage Elementary's Literacy Night

I spoke last night at my daughter’s school for their annual Literacy Night. I quickly realized that it’s not the children I get nervous speaking in front of, it’s their parents.

I had prepared a whole spiel on publishing and my new book and had it ready to go in my green notebook. I nervously clutched that notebook the whole time but managed to never open it once. After I got going I felt good but began to panic again when I realized I was out of things to say but still had 15 minutes to go. I anxiously asked if anyone had any questions and thankfully both adults and children had fabulous questions.

Two of my favorites were: “Is your book a Newbery Award winner this year or next?” and “Where can I buy your book?” Both of these came from children and I swear I didn’t set up either one of them.

Now that I’ve got that first one under my belt bring on the Author Visits!