The Austin children’s book writing and illustration community could not be more welcoming. Today we had brunch with Don Tate and family, and Cynthia & Greg Leitich Smith. Cynthia insists that there is no “Grande Dame” of the Austin children’s writing community but anyone who knows anything about Cyn, her work and her influence would agree that the mantle is hers for the taking.
Thank you Cynthia, Greg, Don, Tammy and Colby for a great day!

Thanks for the shout-out, David! We certainly enjoyed breaking bread with you.