I’ve written a book about a mouse and a book about a squirrel.
But the rodent I probably have the most affinity for is the chipmunk.
I feel like a chipmunk a lot of the time—small, skittery, worried, hopeful.
Three months or so ago, a friend got me a sign that says CHIPMUNKS.
Here’s a picture of me and the sign and Henry (I miss you, Henry).
I’ve been looking at this picture a lot lately.
Part of the reason, I suppose, is because Henry is in it.
But it’s also because the chipmunk me will soon go out into the world with a new book.
Today, I am in Atlanta to talk to southern booksellers about the power of reading together.
And I am small.
But hopeful.

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