Thanks! What a pleasure to attend #scbwisummer25 and meet you at the Coffee Lounge and mingle with so many inspiring and talented people.

Thanks, Debbie! It was great to see you there and enjoy the conversations. :-)

Hi Jacinta! I'm glad you're having fun getting your ms. ready for the contest. The word limit only applies to the actual story text, not any explanatory or illustrative notes. Good luck!

Can't wait! See you there!

Thanks, Maria! It was a wonderful event and I was delighted to find myself sitting next to you--an awesome school librarian!