Wednesday, June 21 is the first day of summer!
It reminded me of my mom’s dad, sitting with him at the kitchen table. Stories of the coins from his pocket and how they added up to pay for motor oil on a pre-WW2 cross-country drive with his childhood best friend.. Alia the Chase Bank employee at the indoor teller window being so enthusiastic about my rolled coins, introducing me to the hot honey latte with a sprinkle of cinnamon and brightening my grey day with her genuine enthusiasm and kind nature
Shelf Stuff from Harper Collins
The article in Publishers Weekly:
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/92580-the-shifting-middle-grade-market.html
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