Adventures in Alberta
November 23, 2009
That's what I like to see
While in Alberta for Children’s Book Week, I visited ten schools, three libraries and any number of book stores. I talked to close to a thousand kids between the ages of ten and eighteen. I learned about pump jacks and stubble and why everybody in Alberta has a cracked windshield.
And I had a very, very good time.
I want to thank all the teachers, librarians, students and book-sellers who made me so welcome.
Would I go back again? As they say in Alberta – “You betcha!”
(This candid photo was sent to me by teacher/librarian Donna Alden after my visit to Calgary Science School. Does my heart good…)
Have book, will travel.
November 10, 2009
It’s that time of the year again – Canadian Children’s Book Week (November 14 to November 20.) I’m very lucky to have been chosen to tour Alberta. While I’m there, I’ll be visiting lots of schools – from elementary right through high school – but the very first stop on my tour is Owl’s Nest Books. I’m giving a public reading on Sunday, November 15 at 1p.m. Everyone, of course, is welcome.
My very last stop in Alberta is Chapters in the West Edmonton Mall. I’ll be signing books there Friday, November 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. If you’re in the area, drop by and say hello.
