Apr 25 2006
Speaking to the right audience
Today, Haley brought in her book Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. [This blog is now blocked by Bess. The family had no idea what they were doing to their poor dog when they named their filter after her. She’s even more cussed at than our dog!] 
Haley’s the one who asked that I get Anderson to sign her book when I go to PSLA. Suzanne, one of my colleagues, graciously agreed to take the book for Haley. I never saw someone so excited! I asked her if she knew what she wanted written and she just kind of stood there looking agog. We ended up just putting a postit note on the cover with the correct spelling of her name. I hope that Ms. Anderson has time to write more than her name, as this will mean so much to Haley. 
Haley told me she got the video of Speak over the Easter break and she said she’s probably watched it twenty times already. I can’t wait for her to get the book back and see what happens!
