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Key to the Library

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Yesterday I attended a Fablehaven party at the American Fork library, not far from my home. They had lots of people in costume and set up many fun activities. The Utah dairy counsel brought out their "Got Milk?" banner and were taking milk moustache pictures in harmony with the "drink the milk" theme in Fablehaven. There were witches handing out curses, fairies healing curses, water fights, live chickens, and I signed tons of books. The event was ticketed and sold out, which is why I didn't mention it here beforehand.

As part of the event, the mayor of American Fork presented me with the Key to the Library. I knew the key was ceremonial, but deep down part of me was excited that maybe I could now sneak into the library after hours to do some research or at least use the restroom. The event marked the first time a political official has given me the key to anything. I put the key in my office.

The event reminded me how word about Fablehaven and The Candy Shop War continues to spread. I was pleased and surprised by the mix of kids and adults who have been enjoying the series. I must admit, the event made me feel some extra pressure to make book four the best it can be. If I really nail it, maybe I'll get the key to some more libraries!

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  1. Blogger American Fork said:
    June 10, 2008 9:40 PM  

    Hi! I have the American Fork Daily Photo and will be posting photos of the American Fork Library Fablehaven event on my blog this week.

    www.afdailyphoto.blogspot.com

    I was there with two handsome satyrs and we all had a wonderful time. We have loved the books and look forward to reading more.

  1. Blogger Meg said:
    June 11, 2008 3:36 PM  

    I love your books! There so discriptive and I enjoy reading them. I am really glad you are making more! I also want to be an author when I get older or even now. Keep it up!

  1. Blogger Ben Clanton said:
    June 12, 2008 12:21 PM  

    Key to the library! Awesome! I love your work and most of my friends do too. I eagerly anticipate the fourth book. Thanks for sharing your imagination and sparking that of so many others!

  1. Blogger Tara said:
    June 15, 2008 12:09 PM  

    Hey, i live in AF!

  1. Blogger Jenn said:
    June 18, 2008 9:04 PM  

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  1. Blogger Cristina said:
    June 20, 2008 7:51 AM  

    Ayer compre uno de tus libros para mi hija, ella lo habia pedido por mucho tiempo, pero no sabia que tipo de libro era por lo que no se lo habia comprado. Despues de leer que era publicado por desseret y que habias vivido en Chile por unos anios (suponiendo que era una mision) pense que tal vez no seria tan malo... Me dije, cualquier misionero que fue a Chile en su mision merece que le lea el libro...je je. Mi hija esta FELIZ. Despues para mi sorpresa supe que habias servido en la mision al mismo tiempo de mi esposo (o por lo menos eso era lo que menciono el ;-) que chico el mundo no? Anyway, felicitaciones por los libros.

  1. Blogger Avery said:
    June 20, 2008 8:27 AM  

    I love all your books and there are all so interesting! I was wondering if you could put my name in one of your stories.

  1. Blogger AnnaDee said:
    June 21, 2008 7:43 PM  

    i'm just commenting at a random post, because i don't know where to post to tell you thank you so much for writting these books. they are some of the best fantasy i've read, and my cousins, seminary friends, and i just love talking about them, making guesses about whats yet to come.
    kendra is a great character, one i'd want as a best friend, and i liked how though you tend to focus on her, seth gets plenty of action to. i can't wait for book four

  1. Blogger Jeff F said:
    July 16, 2008 8:45 PM  

    I just wanted to commend you on some great books. I am a teacher here in Oregon, just moved from SLC about three years ago and like you a Cougar alumni. We have just chosen your book to be on our Battle of the Books list for the entire state. That means that all over the state of Oregon middle school students will be reading your book and then participating in Jeopardy style battles about the material. We are excited. I had seen your book in the bookstores and had always been intrigued. I just read it before it was selected and was overwhelmed. I read it incredibly fast and ran out for number 2. Thanks for writing such great books for young people. It is thanks to authors such as yourself that us teachers have good books to help to motivate students to read! Thanks and if you are ever up in Oregon, we would love to have you come by our school!

  1. Blogger D man said:
    July 17, 2008 11:08 AM  

    SWEET!
    simple, but yet awesome.

  1. Blogger Flash Potatoes LLC said:
    August 5, 2008 11:02 PM  

    These Fablehaven books are so great. Seth is probably the most obnoxious lovable character that I've ever been able to relate to in a story. I'm thirty years old, but these books make me feel like I'm 12 again.

    The world is a better place with these books in circulation. I'm always telling people about them and encouraging them to read.

    Thank you for creating such an entertaining world and for infusing good values into your writing.

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