My First American Library Association Conference

I had the best time at ALA this weekend. I met some very lovely folks--librarians really are the best--but I also met writer Jay Varner whose debut, Nothing Left to Burn, comes out on Sept. 21. Check it out!

I nearly burst into tears when I spoke at the Gala Author Tea on Monday talking about how much libraries meant to me growing up. My apologies for getting so mushy--but really, my local library saved my life! It was a true sanctuary. Let us applaud librarians and the very important work they do!  (Photos: me reading on the Live Stage; PCC Librarian Alan Cordle & me (my mom's co-worker).)