Wednesday, April 22, 2009

NOT FOR ADULTS ONLY!

Yesterday, I learned something new about Authors and Book Signings. They aren't for adults only!

We were invited by our grandkids to join them at a book signing at the Town's Center Barnes & Noble by their favorite author -- Mary Pope Osbourne!


With their books in hand and smiles of excitement on their faces, they were herded around the aisles, around the service desk, out the doors, down the street, around the corner, and finally to the end of the line to wait their turn with their number safely around their wrist. After 2 1/2 hours of anticipation, they were finally next in line!

As they approached Mary for their photo and signing, she glanced down at them and exclaimed, 'Oh my goodness, it's little Jack and Annie!" Jack and Annie are the characters from her book who are a brother and sister and a year and half apart, just like our grandchildren, Alex and Savannah! Together, they go on adventures in a magic treehouse. How interesting!


With Magic Treehouse in hand, and everyone happy, they knew the wait had been worth it. What a momentous occasion for these 500+ young readers. Now, they await the upcoming musical and curl up to read their new books.


To see all of Mary Pope Osbourne's books and upcoming events, visit her website at http://www.marypopeosborne.com/.


Keep Reading Little Ones!

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