It seems that many of you Minions want me to come hang out with you (if I’m wrong, just allow me my delusion, ‘kay?). So I thought I’d tell you exactly how to make that happen. See, we authors are rarely rich, almost always busy, and at the mercy of the coolest people on the planet (next to Minions, of course). I like to call these people librarians.
Librarians rock. Seriously. They know what books we might like to read. They encourage us to read banned materials. And on the whole, they’re really fun people. They also can help arrange author visits, which is what we’re discussing today.
So, if you want me to visit, here’s what you do: Pay a visit to your local librarian (and hey, bringing chocolate or flowers never hurts!). Make sure you’ve got reasons lined up for wanting me to visit (“it would rock”, while a compliment, isn’t a solid reason – try outlining how it would benefit library patrons). And ask if they would consider asking me to visit their library.
That’s it.
Then it’s out of your hands, as it’s out of mine. Easy, right?
Unfortunately, I can’t visit everyone, everywhere. I do need time to write (and I’m afraid my Muse just doesn’t travel well). But we can always hang out online, and of course I’ll answer any questions that you might have here. And if we do get to visit in person….well, that’s kinda awesome, innit?
Speaking of librarians…if you’re a teen librarian, drop me a line. I’ve got something for you.
EDITED TO ADD: By “teen librarian”, Minions, I mean someone who works in the Teen section….not necesarrily someone who is a teen and works at the library.
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I really should try going to my library…I love the one for the younger grades but the ones upstairs…I just don’t like it there. I can always try some time though..
A teen librarian? I used to help out in the school library…8th grade. Best class in my life! I only wish I had the class time to do it now…
if we’re a teen librarian, what do we get??? =3
blood and fangs, al
Darn, I’m a teen and I work at the librarian (volunteer work)
so, heather, when are you gonna announce the winner for the haiku contest??? it’s killing me!!! i have to know!!! =3 blocf
blood and fangs, al
Wednesday, al!
wednesday!!! o my god!!! that’s like…two days!!!! i hope i win!!! o my god!! that’s incredible!!! o my god!!! i can’t wait!!! o my god!!! i have to tell my friends!!! o my god!!! how many times am i gonna say o my god?!?!?!?!?! =3
blood and (o my god!) fangs, al
o my god!!
god can’t help you now!!!
has anybody heard of the awesome series??? =3
blood and fangs, al
That al person has the best hycoo ever. Like eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ;3
Hey Auntie Heather! Umm, about a week ago I sent you an envelope so that I could get my free button marking me as a minion, and I was just wondering if you’ve gotten it or you’re about to send it out or what ever. Thanks!
Woo-Hooo! i would spend alot of time at my school but i dont go 2 school;) but my ma lets me get alotta books! soooooooooooooo i dont even think my town has a library:0 ill have 2 see about that.
VLAD!!!!!! AUNTIE HEATHER!!!!! WOO~HOO!!!! Luv AVL!
how come no one answers me??? if you go to youtube and type in Metal Gear Awesome, look for Metal Gear Awesome is not on Youtube. Click on it, and it will give you the links to all the awesome videos. Or you could just go to newgrounds.com and search the awesome series. they are so funny. make sure they’re by egoraptor. there’s a lot of swearing, but that just makes it better. =3
blood and fangs, al
wow!thnxs, al!there hilarious!im gonna tell every1 i kno!!!
Does being a teen and handing out my AHMAHZING collection of books (teen or otherwise) for people to borrow and enjoy count? My friends tend to come to my locker to get books instead of the school library. Lol.
You know how we were talking about how I should volunteer at the local library? They don’t take volunteers in the school year. Only in the summer to read to the little ones. *sniffles* It’s sad. Still, it would be fun!
I joined the literary club at my school yesterday and I talked about Ninth Grade Slays (since I’m in 9th grade anyway) and the librarian ordered it for the library right away.
Spread the Vlad love! Woot!
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Youre so right. Im there with you. Your weblog is absolutely worth a read if anyone comes throughout it. Im lucky I did because now Ive acquired a whole new view of this. I didnt realise that this issue was so important and so universal. You absolutely put it in perspective for me.