When I was a child, I loved having pen-pals. Most were around my own age, and from all different parts of the country (and even a couple from different parts of the world.) During social storms in school, I took comfort in the treasures I would find in the mailbox when I got home. I've mentioned before how I loved to dance, and how I wrote to Karen Strickler Dean, who had written young adult fiction books about dance. When Ms. Strickler Dean wrote me back, I was thrilled. Authors are heroes to me. Ms. Strickler Dean and I had a pen-pal relationship for quite awhile.
In today's age, pals with pens have been replaced by various online communities. But the thrill of paper books still gets to me, and I hope to emphasize the love of books to my kids. Authors are still heroes to me, especially children's authors.
I am lucky to have received Piper Reed: Navy Brat
Keep reading to find out how you can receive your own autographed copy of Piper Reed: Navy Brat
Piper Reed: Navy Brat
Husband moved a few times because of his father's Air Force career, so I think he would relate to Piper. I was fortunate in that I stayed in the same house growing up. And, my parents still live there. But, I believe there are enough kids out there who have been uprooted for one reason or another to appreciate the challenges Piper faces. Even those kids who have stayed put are likely to have elements of change thrown into their lives, such as a new sibling necessitating sharing a room.
Sure, I lived in the same house all my childhood, but I still worried about when friends moved away or when new people came into town. I worried when my parents talked about moving, although we never did. If I were reading Piper Reed: Navy Brat
I feel lucky that I'll be hosting Kimberly Willis Holt next week. But YOU should feel lucky that she is providing an autographed copy of Piper Reed: Navy Brat
All you have to do to enter is to post a comment on this entry (I've cross-posted it, so a comment on either entry is fine) revealing how many times you moved as a child. Feel free to put in number of countries or number of states, or any other tidbit. I moved zero times, but when my brother was born, I moved into a different bedroom.
You can earn two bonus entries by writing a post on your own blog about your moving experiences (or lack thereof) growing up and linking this entry (permalink is here.) Post your link in the comments so that we can read your adventures!
I will close comments at 5PM Pacific on Friday evening, then randomly pick a winner! Make sure you use a valid email address in your comment so that I can alert you if you win.
An autographed copy of Piper Reed: Navy Brat
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UPDATED: Thank you for your comments. The winner will be announced shortly!
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Our lucky winner is Robin! She will receive an autographed copy of Piper Reed: Navy Brat
