I was at Children’s Book World the other day, and let me take this opportunity to say that Children’s Book World is an awesome bookstore. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and generous with their time and attention. It’s by far the best place to find a good read in Los Angeles.

Anyway, I was at Children’s Book World and the manager was showing me her favorite new picture books. She pulled Wiggle and Waggle written by Caroline Arnold and illustrated by Mary Peterson for me to read. I was so excited because Mary Peterson is a friend of mine. It’s thrilling to look around and see my illustrator and writer friends succeeding. Bookstore favorites, novels under contract, interested editors, magazines. So many of the wonderful stories and pictures we’re creating are finally finding their way out into the world. Hooray!

Posted in Picture books, The Great Picture Book Read, I heart this book, Nifty happenings, Books, Writing

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