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.
Abby
Love it!!!!
Dianna
Totally Awesome!
When I met Christopher Paul Curtis, it made my year!
Kris
Wow! If I could pick any author to meet, it would be him. So, so, so cool!
Mary Voors Post author
It was pretty great! (And did I mention what a nice man he was?!)