Happy Spring everyone! I'm sitting at my local library right now, watching out the window as 50 caterpillars wiggle in this crazy dance trying to free themselves from this white mesh thing in the tree, and you know what? It is totally gross. I'm in the middle of writing this scene where the boy in the Candymaker book is taking notes on the joyful progress of his caterpillar turning into a butterfly, and this is one of those occasions where fiction does not reflect the reality of the author. Shudder.
ANYWAY. I've got a lot to catch you guys up on, and have to drive down to the Jersey Shore to give a speech today, so I'll have to write more later. Just wanted to get the word out about three fun events for anyone local to New Jersey.

May 11-12, 14
Planetarium Show based on Every Soul a Star
Lenape Valley Regional High School
28 Sparta Road, Stanhope, NJ
Info from the Planetarium: Show times are 6:45 and 8:00 all three nights. In addition, a 4 pm matinee will run on Thursday. To make a reservation, call (973) 347-7600 ext 165. Leave your name, phone number, date & time of the show you want to attend, and the total number of people in your party. Prices: Adults $5.00, Seniors (60+) $3.00, Children $2.00. Maximum fee for a family is $15.00. No one under age 6 years allowed. No one can be admitted once a program has begun. Payment can be made at the door.
I’ll have signed copies of Every Soul a Star for sale, and plan to attend the Tuesday and Thursday shows.

July 8
Presentation/Book signing
West Orange Public Library
46 Mount Pleasant Avenue,
West Orange, NJ 07052
not sure of time yet, but check website as gets closer

June 19-20 (Friday and Saturday)
Musical Adaptation of Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life
Wanaque, NJ
Details to come

Can't wait to update you on some amazing experiences I've had doing school visits in the last few months. (Pitman, NJ and Bardstown, KY--you guys TOTALLY ROCK!)
More to come...