I did three sessions with the 8th graders at Central Middle School in Greenwich today. I learned from my previous middle school visit, and made sure to get a large latte at Dunkin' Donuts before I got started at 8:05.
It took me till the second session, around 9:35 to realize that I actually still had my camera in my bag from the night before, so here's the second group, who were treated to a somewhat livelier me than the first:
I'm not sure if the kid in the back is yawning or cheering me on. To keep my ego intact, I will assume the latter.
The third group must have just had lunch or something, because they were REALLY lively. They were clapping for me the minute I opened my mouth. 
I never fail to be impressed by these bright, interesting kids. They're so much FUN! They laugh at my jokes! They listened attentively when I read from my upcoming book, PURGE. They ask fantastic questions.
It's getting out to schools and talking to kids that inspires me when I head back into my Writing Lair and face the blank page.
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Ok, not me. You don't have to start referring to me as "Lady Littman" or "Baroness Saraclaradara" or anything quote so formal.
It's actually my BOOK that finally has the new title. Yes, The Novel Formerly Known As Ketchup on My Cucumbers shall henceforth be known as PURGE, and will be available from Scholastic in Spring 2009.
And public props Robin Friedman for her blessing in using this awesome title.