I had the honor of reading Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) at the South Portland Public Library’s “Noon Year’s Eve” party (which was on New Year’s Eve, but at noon, because little kids, and — oh, you can figure it out). I have mostly been reading to classes over Skype, which means I’m shoving the book up against the computer and doing fun voices to tell the story.

So it was super fun to read the book live in front of a (big!) crowd, when I could act things out a bit more. And wear a boa (thanks to the librarians for providing me with a boa) (boa’s are very important to authors).

Doing my best to wow the crowd.

This photo is a delightful mystery to me. I have no memory of spinning, running, or reading into a wind machine, but one of those must have happened.

Life imitating art. Not on purpose.

If you missed it and you’re in Maine, come back to the South Portland Public Library on March 5, when we’re having a huge party to celebrate Snappsy, complete with crafts and food and books to buy and get signed.

If you’re in New York City, stop by Books of Wonder on February 6 from 1-3, when Tim Miller and I will read and talk and sign.

Less than a month until publication day!