April fools! No, just kidding. I really am back. I’m hoping to be able to think of incredibly witty and intriguing things to post here about writing, children’s books, and my life each and every day. But even if I can’t think of what to eat for breakfast I shall try to check in on a more regular basis.
News:
Publisher’s Weekly has reviewed What’s the Weather Inside and pronounced it “Silversteinian in its format and sensibility“.
I. Am. Awed! This is a surreal experience for me. I read Shel’s poetry when I was in grade school. I read Shel’s poetry to kids I babysat as a teenager. I read Shel’s poetry when I was studying up on how to be a children’s book author. I read Shel’s poetry to my kids when we went camping and had no distractions. To be compared to him…well…I can’t ask for more.
I’ve been away for a few weeks touring PA and OH on an author tour. It was wonderful but exhausting. I love connecting with the kids. It’s great fun to read my stories and share the writing process with creative little minds.
But I’m glad to be home because I am very tired! 
Good to be back….
Karma
Welcome Back! Speaking Of Shel Silverstein, I am a school librarian, and I am putting together a unit on poetry for my 5th graders. They have to do a poetry notebook for one of their big projects for April. I was wondering if you could give some good suggestions for poems or poetry books to share with my students.
Sincerely,
Jenny
Wow … congratulations … what an honor! Welcome back to your blog!
I, for one, am glad you’re back.
And what a high compliment from Publisher’s Weekly. I see I have another Karma book to add to my Amazon wish list.