I’ve arrived in the US, walked miles and miles in one exhibition hall in Chicago, signed books with Jerry Pinkney, Richard Peck, Gennifer Choldenko and Ingrid Law at Magic Tree Bookstore in Oak Park, signed across from Judy Blume and *just* before Sarah Dessen in the Penguin Putnam booth, saw some absolutely amazing and entertaining online friends and ate some awesome Chicago deep dish pizza. Here’s a pre-Newbery banquet pic:
Jessica Lee Anderson, Lisa Schroeder, Cassandra Riegel Whetstone, Me, and Tanya Seale
Now, I’m off to prepare for a tv interview tomorrow am (!)(Oh dear, what shall I wear? Any suggestions? What looks good on tv?)(And again, !!!!!) and my first hometown booksigning on Saturday afternoon. There will be cake!
Kristy Dempsey 
What an awesome experience you’re having! SO cool!!!!
I’ve been wanting to tell you that I read your book and loved it. I got teary eyed. The artwork was absolutely gorgeous too. Anyway…
Good luck with your interview.
You just got me all teary eyed. 🙂 Thanks for letting me know you liked it. I’m thrilled to be a part of the book.
I think those shoes in the pic are a must! They’ll bring you lots of good luck I’m sure! Don’t worry, you’ll be fabulous. 🙂
Welcome to the states! And the lovely south. Sounds like ALA was fab! Yay!
Good luck!
*Pam waves!!!* Hi, friends!!!!!!!!!
awww, you ladies look so nice!