First, let me say thank you. So many people helped make my blog tour a success. Big hugs and thanks to everyone who hosted me and Ellen’s Broom – Debbie Gonzales, The Brown Bookshelf, Doret, Kristi Bernard, Cynthia Leitich-Smith, Jacquitta McManus, Joyce Moyer Hostetter, Don Tate, Saba Negash, Baron Hilliard, Eileen Heyes, Peter Marino. I always say kidlit folks are some of the most generous people around. And it’s true.
Thanks, too, to all of the family and friends who shared the links with friends, who liked posts and tweeted about Ellen. You’ve made this celebration so special.
Along with visiting blogs, I visited two schools last week and introduced Ellen there. Thank you to the students and teachers at Mary Scroggs Elementary in Chapel Hill and Green Year-Round Elementary in Raleigh for welcoming me.
Later today, I’ll celebrate Ellen in grand style at the Quail Ridge Books & Music launch party! Yay! Program, reading and signing. Music by an ensemble from the MLK All-Children’s Choir, wedding cake from Yummy to Your Tummy Desserts by Andrea, crafts for kids. It’s an event for the whole family. Details here.
One of the most special parts of the week was the surprise party my friend Dom organized for me. Friday, a bunch of friends came out to celebrate Ellen and me. So grateful for their support and yours.
Tomorrow, I will draw the winner of the Stuart’s Creations wedding/anniversary broom and Ellen’s Broom poster. Please stay tuned for that and pictures from the launch party 
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Thank you for welcoming Ellen’s Broom to the world!
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