National Book Festival 2017

This year was my second year attending the NBF at the Washington Convention Center.  When it moved locations, I was disappointed to hear that it wouldn't be held on the national lawn anymore, so I boycotted for a year. But I have to say, last Saturday was an UGLY day in DC--humid and rainy all day.  It was a pleasure to be inside, getting to meet authors and seeing friends as we waited in lines snaking around the convention center.

I stuck with middle grades authors, while my sister and nephew transversed children's authors up to YA. Here are the highlights of the day:

The ride to DC was miserable.

Meg Medina signing her Yacqui Delgado book for me.

Melissa de la Cruz signing Alex and Eliza for my niece.

Jack Gantos using a fancy Montblanc fountain pen to sign books.

Kelly Barnhill, author of thisyear's Newbery Award winner.

One of my favorite authors, Nicola Yoon.

My sister took and tweeted this photo of Angie Thomas, and the LOC retweeted it!

Condoleezza Rice passing by with her entourage.

My sister got this pic of Jesmyn Ward, who is more YA than MG.

My nephew with Lincoln Peirce (pronounced Purse!).