December Fun - Paying it Forward by Kristin Levine

Earlier this month, two friends and I were planning a day trip to New York City.  A few days before we were supposed to leave, I got a text from my friend, saying our third friend had canceled.  I can get a refund for the train, but what are we going to do about the extra Rockettes ticket?No worries, I texted back.  I think I know someone who might want to go.I wrote a quick email to my editor, Stacey Barney, before I went to bed.  Even though it was after 11 PM, I knew she was a night-owl.  Sure enough, the next morning I had an email from her.The Rockettes?  I've never been!  How much is the ticket?After three books together, countless emails and calls, and a trip to ALA in Vegas, I didn't even have to think before replying:This one is on me.

Of course we had a great time.  And I was so grateful to finally get to do something for her. PS.  Just for kicks, here's a pic of me dancing on the "Big" piano at FAO Schwartz.  Hey, my excuse is that I'm a middle-grade writer - it's my job to think like a kid!