Reading power

This summer, the American Library Association conference came to Chicago. It was awwwwesome! The conference was full of my favorite people in the world--teachers and librarians--and I got to meet lots of them while signing copies of ELLIE ULTRA: AN EXTRA-ORDINARY GIRL.

Here's why these people are my faves: They teach kids how to read. They know reading is a power that will help kids be successful in school and beyond, and they do what it takes to build that power. Teachers might seek out the most innovative literacy strategies. Librarians might look for the latest engaging books to add to their collections. They might even travel to big cities like Chicago and get books at equally big conferences, just to give those books to their schools. And it's all to make kids stronger readers. 

To the teachers and librarians I met at ALA 2017:

Thank you for giving kids the power to read. If you ever need a hand--bookmarks for your class, an encouraging letter from an author--please reach out. I would love to contribute to your super work.