A Year of Reading is hosting a virtual party for Jon Scieszka, who will be ending his reign as the first Ambassador of Children's Literature.
Gosh, I'm surprised I didn't say more. He was a total hoot. We were all baking in the summer sun, and the children's stage at the book festival was particularly warm, but he wasn't fazed by this at all. He jumped about the stage with boundless energy, and had the audience repeating the correct pronunciation of his name over and over again, SHESH-ka, SHESH-ka, SHESH-ka! I remember the children's stage had an enormous oversized throne, which he sat at briefly, before popping up again, with another funny story to share. He talked a lot about his experience as a teacher and how that inspired him to write for kids. It was a great presentation, I highly enjoyed it. He's leaving some mighty big shoes to fill!
It's too bad I missed seeing Jon Scieszka that day. I think I was suffering from sun stroke waiting in line for an Eric Carle signing at the time.
ReplyDeleteI was just gutted to have missed Eric Carle. His signing was scheduled during the day when I had to work. Rats!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the party, Madigan. See you at the next Book Festival.
ReplyDeleteWow! THE Jon Scieszka! I'm honored.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it always that way? You write a little bit about something, but then when you go back to think about it, there's lots more to say!
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