*GUTS*

Since Mc discovered graphic novels, she has been hooked. It changed the way she read. It changed the way she drew. Raina Telgemeier has ALWAYS been a favorite. Mc has all her books. She reads them over and over. Raina also illustrates for other books- we have those too (Babysitter's Club). When I heard she was coming to town around Mc's birthday, a plan ensued. I invited Bree and Brynlee and we made our way to Provo Library. Of course Mc was less than thrilled when we pulled in, ("We are going to the library!?!") but was SO excited once I broke the surprise. We got in line 2 hours early and got FRONT ROW seats. It was SUCH a fun night! Shannon Hale and LeuYen Pham were also there- local graphic novelist and illustrator. They talked about the creative process, where their ideas come from, took questions from the audience and then did portraits of each other while we watched. Mc got a signed, early release copy of Raina's new book and was enthralled with the entire evening.

It was fun to take Mc to see someone she admires so much. I hope that she will always follow what she loves and maybe, someday, I will be there in the audience watching her do the same thing.

Mc finished her book before the evening even started. 

I saw Raina sitting there in her cute Chucks- she reminded me a lot of Mc. 

Rainia's impromptu drawing of Shannon. 

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