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...
Comments (8)
I dream of s'mores too! Just wanted to let you know I am an elementary school librarian who started an afterschool book club with seven 5th grade(almost 6th grade girls). We are reading 11 Birthdays. I read the entire book last night and loved it! If we have any questions, I would love to submit them to you. We are so excited about your novels we can't contain ourselves.
The girls thought you are very radiant and many of them read Every Soul a Star from our Scholastic Book Fair.
Fondly,
Roberta Bibbins
Posted by Roberta Bibbins | May 19, 2009 3:13 PM
Posted on May 19, 2009 15:13
hello
I just want to say that I love your "Every Soul A Star." It's really a great book.
I'm just wondering if you ever thought of making a sequel, like it'll tell us more about what happened after Bree, Ally, and Jack separated? (laughs)I'm praying that you'll do, it'll be very neat.
More power to you,
Lee
Posted by lee | May 30, 2009 2:32 AM
Posted on May 30, 2009 02:32
Hey!
I LOVE your books! HAHA, funny dream! My dreams came true! Like today, I had dejavu (SP?). I was going to a waterpark, today, and we had to drive up a steep hill surrounded by trees!
My Dream:
We lost our kittens. So we went up a steep hill surrounded by trees. Turns out, our dad was taking us to a waterpark! It was weird! Bunnies and eggs, almost like easter!
Bye!
Nina
Posted by Nina | June 7, 2009 7:41 PM
Posted on June 7, 2009 19:41
I can't wait till your newest book comes out. I have to finish reading all of your other books first though. I put like 4 of your books on request at my local library.
Posted by Jasmine | June 8, 2009 5:25 PM
Posted on June 8, 2009 17:25
You should please please please come to Ohio for a book signing! I can think of 3 people in just a second who would love to meet you! Please come. Also, you write the best books EVER! Love you!
From your #3 fan.
Posted by Amanda | June 26, 2009 6:10 PM
Posted on June 26, 2009 18:10
I am waiting for some new books of your to come out. It is like torture having to wait for a new one to come out. Your books are so good that I can read them over and over again. I will just have to wait knowing that your newest book to come out will be just as good as your others, plus better!
Posted by Jasmine | July 1, 2009 4:02 PM
Posted on July 1, 2009 16:02
Hi Wendy! I am so bummed that I don't live in NJ! All of the above events sound fabulous! I just finished reading JEREMY FINK and posted a recommendation on my blog. I loved it and can't wait to share it with my students!
Posted by Rawley | July 27, 2009 6:47 PM
Posted on July 27, 2009 18:47
i love your book 11 birthdays
Posted by Mikayla lowery | February 17, 2010 11:34 AM
Posted on February 17, 2010 11:34