Orlando Book Signing

November 20th-24^st, 2010

Disney World, Orlando, Florida

Last November I became an ALAN (Assembly on Literature for Adolescents) Member and was invited by Dr. Joan Kaywell from The University of South Florida to attend The National Convention at Disney World. Dr. Kaywell is the leading cause why The Kipple collection located at The USF Library (see Facebook Page) has grown substantially. It has over 1,500 signed first edition books (PLUS MINE) now housed in their private collection. ALAN honored about 10 students from all over the state ranging in grades 6-12. Each table had one Florida Author present with and Alan Award Winner. Before the luncheon, the Florida Authors had a book signing for everyone attending. It was a wonderful event and it was a pleasure to be included with. It is a great organization for young writers. Please check it out at www.Alan-ya.org. I was very proud to meet all the wonderful “Future Writers.” Later, they had a small cocktail party for about 500 authors and publishers. Hundreds mingled with Mickey Mouse and other famous characters. It was a pleasure to meet Michael Morris and Alexandra Finn from Harper Collins.