I
could not have asked for a nicer or more inspiring way to end my HEY,
KIDDO book tour than by sitting down with Jacqueline
Woodson to
talk about family, writing memoir, kidlit, and pets. Thank you for
making this space for us, Brooklyn
Public Library.
Photo by Sammy Juliano.
It
has been such a wild and intense few months, which follows a few
years of vigorous studio work. Book touring for HEY, KIDDO was
exhausting yet invigorating with equal parts filled with anxiety and
elation. I can’t thank you enough for all of the kind missives sent
over social media. I am grateful to every person who attended my
readings—old friends from every corner of my life mixed in with
readers who grew up with my work or were new to it. My author pals
lifted me up at each
event, engaged in conversation, leaving me inspired. To the readers
who have walked a similar path and either shared those stories or
gave me a knowing look—thank you. Nothing more profound I can
muster but a heartfelt sense of gratitude for you.
And
now I am taking a leave of absence from this social media machine. I
want to have quiet moments with my family. I want to write, draw,
create. I have a pile of books I’m eager to read.
So
with that, I wish you the very best this holiday season. And I’ll
see you at the end of January! ?
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