I know this is about a week late, but I wanted to do a quick recap of the launch party for Power Down, Little Robot. I was so grateful to see so many friends (old and new) come out to the Brookline Booksmith to celebrate. You’d think that book launches would get less exciting over time, but I think they might get more so, especially when I have a chance to show off my maternity robo-PJs!
Wondering what’s on my shirt? This! (The internet really does have everything.)
The event started with a short intro and a dramatic reading of Little Robot. I was losing my voice, so I wasn’t able to do robot voices, but luckily people still laughed at all the right places.
Yes, that is an awesomely enthusiastic robo-child in full costume sitting at my feet! Here’s a better view:
Then it was time to party! I was beyond excited to have the children’s band In the Nick of Time there to perform their adorable Little Robot theme song. I’ve known Nick and Tracey (the members of the band) since high school, so it was surreal/awesome to see them again after all these years and watch them rock out robo-style.
After the music, we made robots, and colored robots, and even had some robot snacks. (I’m pretty sure someone actually turned into a robot by the end of the afternoon.)
I loved chatting with people and signing books, although (as usual) I felt like I could have used a lot more time to talk to everyone. People seemed to have a good time, and I was thrilled to see how many folks actually wore their PJs and joined in the fun!
I have one more book event coming up–if you’re in the Dedham, Mass. area tomorrow (March 27th) please come by the Blue Bunny at 6:3opm–and after that I’ll be taking a break to focus on book deadlines and the baby’s arrival. If it’s a bit quiet around here, that’s probably why, but I’ll be sure to share updates (and cute baby pics) when I can.
A reminder that if you’re itching to get your hands on a signed copy of Little Robot or an ARC of I’m With Cupid, I have two Goodreads giveaways going on right now. 
Power on!