This week I’m in Chicago at the International Reading Association’s 57th Annual Convention.
- IRA 2012 Chicago
Two of my favorite things are combined: Reading and Education!
I don’t usually mix my two social media personalities, but this week Books and Bling and on Literacy Everywhere are mixing together in an epic pairing of awesome!
Yesterday, Schmoopy and I took a LONG WALK to see where Merit of the Chicgoland Vampire books lives-Go Cadogan!. Chloe Neill even posted my pic on her blog!
- Cadogan House!
This morning, I got to see Dr. Steve Perry speak. He was really inspiring!
- Dr. Steve Perry at IRA 2012
Then I met Michael Buckley and he loved the Bling! I’m a huge fan of his NERDS series! He is just as awesome in person as I thought he’d be!
- Michael Buckley & the BLING!
- Awesome NERDS Signed Copy Bling! YAY!
Next, I heard Nick Bruel speak and got him to sign some Bad Kitty books for me. I even snagged one of his Bad Kitty drawings from his presentation. AWESOME!
- Bad Kitty for President! You’ve got my vote!
- Bad Kitty Sketch!
Basically, I’m learning tons and fangirling my way through this awesome town! Well, we’re eating a ton of great food, too! Chicago is super yummy!
Here are some more of our fun Chicago pics!
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