Cynthia Lord's New Book

Does everyone remember when Cynthia Lord, Newbery Honor-winning author of Rules, came to Monticello? I sure do! It was a great day, full of school visits, restaurant meals, and presentations. I got to drive a Newbery author around in my car!!

Anyway, she has just come out with a new picture book called Hot Rod Hamster. We have two copies here at the library, and one of them is signed--both by Cynthia and by the illustrator, Derek Anderson. (Derek does illustrations for Lauren Thompson's Little Quack books too.) Derek even drew a little hamster doodle next to his signature. The book itself is wonderful, and invites the children listening to participate in the story, which also makes it a great choice for storytime. You'll be hearing it at the library this spring!

In September, her new book for middle grades will be out. The title of that one is Touch Blue, and a large part of it is based on the superstition, "Touch blue and your wish will come true." I can't wait to read it!

You can visit Cynthia's blog here to get updates on her writing and other school visits, signings, and presentations, plus a really interesting window into her life. I like to visit every day.