Yesterday I walked into The Pie Bar carrying my new baby, What’s That Sound? Birds of the Bayou. I was hoping to meet with the owner to ask him to place it in the gift shop. When I came in, there was Tammy from church having a glass of wine on the leather sofa.
Tammy said, “I want to get your book for my new grandbaby.” So the book I had in my hand went to her new baby, Joy.
“To Joy—Listen close!” I drew a little bird emoji, and handed my new baby to Tammy.
I went back out to my car. (Have books, will travel). This time I grabbed two just in case.
I was meeting my friend and fellow picture book writer Mary Beth for a critique session. Mary Beth doesn’t have grandchildren yet, but she works with young kids as an OT.
“Of course I want one,” said Mary Beth. “We have to support each other, and besides, it’s precious.”
I also caught the owner, and he said he would stock it in the gift shop. “I always want to support local authors.”
This baby has taken a while to come to life. Now that he’s here, I am pleased to pass him around for others to enjoy.
If you are interested in participating in the Kidlit Progressive Poem in April, please pop over to this post and comment. April is coming soon.
Reflections on the Teche 
I’m so excited about your new book. Congratulations, and enjoy every signing and gathering! I have signed up for a Kid Lit Progressive poem day AND written a reminder on my calendar for it.
WOW!!! So excited for this board book. I just ordered it so I can read it to Aden and Luca. Love the video. Are you planning to come to NCTE in Philly? If so, I’ll bring it so you can sign it for me! Congratulations!!!
A beautiful day! Thanks for sharing it.
Congratulations. As a bird lover who walks around with the Merlin app ready to find who’s singing, this book speaks to my heart.