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Morning crafting with my niece; Savreen and I made boats! (Gian made waffles, also important.)

Kweli24 book room, and the books I bought….

This was a great panel — really nice hearing an author and agent having a frank and open conversation about the process of working together (and going out on submission). (And yes, I bought her book!) Collaborations | Agent & Mid Career Author “From providing thoughtful feedback on drafts, to serving as a steady presence

I now believe every conference should open with a ten-minute ballet performance. Mia Bermudez, of Ballet Hispanico, performing an adaptation of A Crown of Stories: The Life and Language of Beloved Writer Toni Morrison.

Opening remarks and some audience chatter. If you’re in Philly and interested in children’s lit., the African American Children’s Book Project is apparently amazing.February annually, a free 3-hr event on a Saturday at the convention center.https://theafricanamericanchildrensbookproject.org

Weigela at my parents’ house.

I brought along my peacock and elephant and flower stationery to my parents’ to help motivate me as I try to make sense of my parents’ financial paperwork — eldercare finances are COMPLICATED. Ridiculously pretty stationery (courtesy Rifle Paper Co. and papayaart.com) IS helping a little, but not as much as you might think. No

Arrived at my parents’ house, spending a day here before conference in NY. Nice to be greeted with pittu and shrimp curry and eggplant and fried fish on arrival — thanks, Kanagalingam Mary! It was delicious!