Have you ever met one of your heroes?

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Mary Voors

One of the things I will always remember about this ALA conference is that it was the time I met Tomie dePaola, this year’s recipient of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Lifetime Achievement Award for his “substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children.”

He, of course, was kind, funny, gracious and full of stories. I was starstruck, tongue-tied, and filled with awe.

Want to know more about Tomie dePaola? Check out his website.

About Mary Voors

Mary R. Voors, the ALSC Blog Manager, is also the manager of the Children’s Services department of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana where she has the opportunity to work with one of the greatest groups of people in the world.
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4 Responses to Have you ever met one of your heroes?

  2. Dianna says:
    June 27, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    Totally Awesome!
    When I met Christopher Paul Curtis, it made my year!

    Reply
  3. Kris says:
    June 29, 2011 at 8:35 am

    Wow! If I could pick any author to meet, it would be him. So, so, so cool!

    Reply

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