Five Things on a Friday

Brookfield, Connecticut

1. I gave my last school visit of 2013 this week in beautiful Brookfield, Connecticut.  This was my third time visiting Whisconier Middle School, and every time I go, the kids are fabulous.

2. My daughter comes home today for Christmas! I'm so excited to see her and have her home.

3. While I was in Connecticut, I found out that Half A Chance (Feb 2014) was chosen as a Junior Library Guild selection! This is my first JLG book, and I'm thrilled. :)

4. Also, Hot Rod Hamster: Monster Truck Mania (March 2014) received a glowing and fun review in Kirkus! https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/cynthia-lord/monster-truck-mania/

5. My family is hosting two Christmas parties this weekend and now the weather says freezing rain on both days. Nooooooo!  We have lobster (which is how we lure our families to make the drive to Maine!), but now I'm thinking if the weather is bad, there may be no one here to eat it!