Celebrating my Newbery with Richmond peeps and Delegate Schuyler VanValkenburg

For several months now (and on into the rest of this year), I’ve had the pleasure of traveling all over the country to talk to teachers, librarians and students about my books, especially Merci Suárez Changes Gears. What I haven’t been able to do enough is celebrate the Newbery with my local friends and family in Richmond. 

So, if you’re here in RVA or nearby, won’t you please join me and Delegate Schuyler VanValkenburg on Saturday, May 25th at 11am at the lovely Libbie Mill Library?  I know it’s Memorial Day weekend, but I’d love to see you there before you head off to your barbeques so that we can have a chance to say hello. Bring along your copy of Merci and I’ll be happy to sign it for you!

And my thanks to Delegate VanValkenburg for House Joint Resolution No. 934 and the honor of his commending resolution in the Virginia Legislature. It means so much to me for my work to be honored in such a way. 

Libbie Mill Library

Location: Libbie Mill Library, 2100 Libbie Lake East St, Richmond, VA 23230

When:  Saturday, May 25, 2019

Time:  11 am

Free and open to the public

More info:  804 501-1940

Directions here

Recording Gratitude

I took a ride downtown yesterday to In Your Ear Studios here in Richmond, VA, where I recorded my acceptance speech for the 2019 Newbery Award.  Hands down, this speech was probably the hardest thing I’ve ever had to shape into words. 

How do you properly thank everyone who has helped you along the way and still make it bearable for the audience?  

I’ll share the text when I’m allowed to. For now, though, know that I talked about… bikes and life and books.