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April 2009
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Greetings!
Hello! Happy April!

I have been continuing my non-stop traveling with great fun. Meeting the warm and hospitable students, librarians and teachers during my school visits has been lovely. As I continue, I hope to meet even more of you--especially as I have planned some events open to the public!

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon: Coming Soon!
a teaser for the big release

uglyvegetables_coverIt is still 2 months away from the release of my new novel WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON, but I am so excited!  Not only do I think it is the best book I've written, it is also unusual because it will be a novel printed with full-color illustrations.

The border on the cover of the book holds elements of the story; so here is a little book teaser to call attention (and hopefully pique interest) on what is to come!

Next month, I'll post a more extended book trailer and after that the book will be released!!

WTMMTM_cover Special Events
Open to public!

Because of all the school visits I have done in the San Antonio, TX area, an extra special WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON pre-launch booksigning (like a preview movie screening) has been scheduled for

Thursday, May 14th, 2009 at 7pm
Barnes and Nobles Northwoods
18030 HWY 281N,Suite #140
San Antonio, TX

Can't make it because it's a school night? Just call (210) 490-0411 and reserve an autographed copy!

I've also pulled strings to have WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON books available for my reading and signing at:

FCB's New England Voices
Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Walsh Hall, Boston College
Want to make sure you get a copy? Call the Children's Bookshop in Brookline at 617-734-7323 to reserve!

AND, of course, don't forget my OFFICIAL launch!! This one will have all the bells and whistles (I'm making moon-shaped cookies), so save the date for:

Saturday, June 6th at 5:30
Porter Square Books
25 White Street
Cambridge, MA 02140
Tel: (617) 491-2220 (Reserve your copy!)

As well as my virtual launch at the Grace Lin Books Group on Facebook.  I am planning lots of fun and games...with the grand prize being your name or your likeness (or your child's, whatever you prefer) in an upcoming book of mine!
 
From the mailbag
Photo of the Month

olvinaegg

For Easter I was sent this photo--look it's an Olvina egg!

Send your letters or pictures to:
Grace Lin
PO Box 441457
West Somerville, MA 02144-1457

please note that I will assume all images received are approved to shared, you must state if permission is not granted

April Small Graces: Guest Artist!
www.smallgraces.org

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It's time for the April auction of Small Graces: A Painting a Month for the FCB! This is the 4th painting to be auctioned as a benefit for programs in under-served schools.

I've been so bogged that April's small graces painting is done by guest artist. Great friend and fellow author/illustrator Anna Alter has wonderfully filled in!

Isn't her painting sweet? And it's on auction NOW, so go and BID!
Have a nice April and see you in May!

Best Wishes,
Grace Lin