In the past week, I've spent time with hundreds of kids,
reading and talking about books. 
This makes me so happy. 
And, it makes me laugh.

School visits are wildly unpredictable. 
I mean, yes, I have my Powerpoint and all, but you just never know what the kids are going to say or ask.
I often see teachers, in my peripheral vision, cover their eyes or cringe in fear.
Teachers do not love wild-card moments.
But I do. 

Here's a little smattering of good lines and questions from my most recent sessions in Wisconsin:

While talking about Noodle & Lou, one boy told me worms are important because "they untighten the earth."

A student asked me why I would keep doing something that takes so long, and another asked me which "rejected book" I love the most. Sigh…

A little girl asked me if I lived with my editor.

A little boy asked me why I didn't just work harder and draw my own books.

And, this week's top cutest comment, shared during a discussion about authors and illustrators and author-illustrators:

"How about Dr. Seuss?? He's a doctor AND an illustrator!"

I've got lots of school visits planned for the next month.
Needless to say, I can't wait for more…