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Letter
Little Bridge Book Festival
“Building Bridges Between Authors and Readers”
Norman J. Tifton Public Library
Little Bridge Island, FL
Dear Ms. Wright,
Greetings from beautiful Little Bridge Island, Florida!
My name is Molly Hartwell and I’m the children’s librarian at the Norman J. Tifton Public Library. As a longtime fan of your middle-grade series, Kitty Katz, Kitten Sitter, I’m writing to invite you to our library’s first-ever book festival. I think you would bring in an enormous and well-deserved children’s audience.
Although this is our library’s first book festival, the planning for this three-day event—starting next year on Friday, January 3, and concluding the afternoon of Sunday, January 5—has been in the works for some time. This past year we have received our nonprofit status, as well as tremendous financial support from donors who cherish literature like yours.
That’s how we’re able to offer you first-class airfare to Little Bridge Island, a luxury suite at the Lazy Parrot Inn, and a $10,000 stipend in exchange for you being a panelist. We’d love for you to do a signing, as well!
Please let me know your thoughts. I’d be delighted to answer any questions you may have, and encourage you to visit our website for details about the festival, as well.
It would mean so much to me personally, Ms. Wright, if you would consider attending Little Bridge’s first-ever book festival. I know we’re a small town and don’t necessarily have the kind of amenities that a lot of the larger festivals you attend might, but we plan to make up for that with wonderful weather and good, old-fashioned charm!
Best,
Molly Hartwell
Children’s Librarian
Norman J. Tifton Public Library
Chapter One
Jo Wright:I just got offered 10 grand to speak and sign at a book festival on Little Bridge Island. Should I go?
Rosie Tate:Are you in a financial position right now where you can afford to turn down $10,000?
Jo Wright:You’re my agent, you tell me. When’s my next check coming?
Rosie Tate:Not until you hand inKitty Katz #27.
Jo Wright:I’d hand inKitty Katz #27if I could think of something new for Kitty to do. But she’s already done it all.
Rosie Tate:Kitty hasn’t done it all. She hasn’t gone to space.
Jo Wright:How is a teenaged cat going to get to space?
Rosie Tate:You’re the writer. Make something up.
Jo Wright:I’m having a little difficulty in that area at the moment.
Rosie Tate:I’ve noticed. You’ve missed your extended-extended deadline. Again.
Jo Wright:So basically you’re saying I better accept this gig or I’ll be broke.
Rosie Tate:How can you be broke? Kitty has made millions of dollars over the past seven years, and I just sent you a royalty check.
