They DID try and call me.
I don’t know what phone number the Coretta Scott King jury used, but it now connects to an office. Sometimes it’s just a bit awkward to be out of the country when these things occur, but they DID try and phone me, they DO call ALL winners, and they LOVE IT. Ms. Smith said so. (And how sweet was she to care enough to send a note to clear that up for me?)
Which is its own particular joy. Can you imagine being one of the callers at 6:30 a.m. Eastern time, waiting for that fuzzy-voiced “Hello?”
What a feeling.
I thought it was odd they hadn't called you, because I think one of the things that keeps most committee members going as the reading piles up is the thought of making those early morning phone calls. Committee members always speak of the thrill of it, as do authors and illustrators.
Congratulations again!
Congratulations, Tanita! Mare's story has stayed with me a long time, and so I'm thrilled for your win. I don't suppose there's a sequel lurking about in your mind…?
Ooh! The podcast! Thank you so very much!!!!!! I love the sticker placement!!!!
And, here is the webcast. My old computer is showing it as pixilated, but the address will work.
http://alawebcast.unikron.com/_view.php?
CSK starts @9:50 mark
Congratulations, Tanita! I'm so happy for you! As someone who was sitting in the crowd at the press conference, I can tell you that there was huge applause when your book was announced.
-Susan
What a feeling! 😉
Paz
CONGRATULATIONS!!! How wonderful for you! I can't even imagine how excited you were…