I’m home from another tour (this one to support the paperback publication of Ginny Moon), and had a particularly great time this time out because in addition to visiting bookstores in several major cities, I went into several public schools as well. It was like being a teacher all over again. I got to talk with kids about the writing process, and creativity. Some pictures follow – my favorite is the drawing that one of the kids in Denver gave me after our talk!
That’s an amazing drawing! Tell me a student did it?
Yep – an eighth grade girl drew it while I was up there talking. I was totally flattered, and amazed. Will be using it as my FB profile!
I just finished reading Ginny Moon…It was touching,disturbing,and thrilling all at at the same time. This book really gave me a window into a unique mind. I have an autistic nephew and the way you portrayed the concrete,linear thinking was so spot on! This book is a great lesson in true empathy: understanding how someone autistic has a distinct logic and thought pattern!
Thanks Karen. So glad to hear you enjoyed the book!