Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Shhh... They Think I'm in Hattiesburg


That's right, this little accidental librarian is supposed to be in Hattiesburg at the University of Southern Mississippi's Children's Book Festival. So, how did I end up on Bourbon Street?

This photo is courtesy of the lovely waitstaff at Brownstone's in downtown Hattiesburg. Those folks graciously let me climb up on a chair in the dining room so I could capture a little piece of Hattiesburg's own Big Easy to take home.

This is my third year to attend Children's Book Fest. It's a bit of shock to realize that this is my third bookfest pilgrimage. Three years ago I had no idea that I would enjoy librarianing quite so much or that I would stay in the sultry climes of southern Mississippi so long.

We have two more days to go. This year the main event is Judy Blume. (A few folks may have heard of her.) I know she was prominant on the shelves of the library when I was a child and she's writing still. From my childhood, the Blume work I remember best is Freckle Juice. I think that may still be my favorite Judy Blume. I can't tell you why, it just stayed with me, the way books do sometimes.

12 comments:

  1. My daughter and I both enjoyed Judy Blume books. Bill had even heard of "Dear God, it's me Margaret".

    Have a great time!

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  2. you look lovely in that photo!

    The bookfest sounds like fun... enjoy your stay!

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  3. My girls all read Judy Blume. Sounds like you are enjoying yourself ( as you so deserve!!)

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  4. Becomingkate, thanks. I am having a good time.

    Dorrie, thank you so much. It is a fun time and a beautiful campus.

    Maggs, it seems she is almost universal.

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  5. You look positively radiant. Which is a good thing.

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  6. Judy Blume, I am a bit jealous. Enjoy! - Lu

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  7. Librarian on the Loose! Have a great time and think of us if you get a chance. Jane

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  8. I lovee the photo. Ahhh the Big Easy in Hattiesburg... Sounds like fun to me :) I love Judy BLume as well. Hope you had a blast.

    *hugs*

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  9. I believe she IS universal and isn;t this what immortality for writers should be? Make me want to doff the cap from my italic nib and sit down and begin writing myself ( as I have promised so often!!!)

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  10. I was just a little ahead of her. But when my 5-year younger cousin told me about "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret", I read it. Since then I've read several more including at least one book for the adult audience.

    I'm glad you're having so much fun with your job -- and life.

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  11. Judy Blume was one of my favorite authors when I was growing up. The first one I ever read was Are You There God? It's me, Margret.

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  12. I forgot to say that I really like the pic, btw.

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