By Shirin Shamsi Often times writing can be a solitary experience - at least that’s how I write. Solitary and alone with my thoughts, I escape into my world of imagination. I dig deep as I step into my zone of: Writing Reading Scribbling Sketching Doodling Dreaming But then there are times when I attend conferences, to meet others, to learn, to be inspired, and to receive confirmation that what we are doing is important. It’s where I meet others who have a shared love of books, of reading, of writing - my bookish people! I recently attended the American Library Association Annual Conference, which happened to be in my own back yard - Chicago. There were fifteen thousand in attendance throughout the week-long event. It was huge. It was magnificent. I was overwhelmed with feelings of joy and gratitude. Meeting librarians, educators, and authors from across the country was simply magical! It was a time of replenishment, of in-person meetings and connection with friends some whom I’ve only ever known online. I highly recommend you take time out of your solitary work to sign up for an event in your area. Whether it be an annual conference or a regional event, it’s important to connect with other writers, and also with librarians and educators. One mother came clutching my book in her hands, tears in her eyes. She thanked me for writing my book. She thanked me for allowing her daughter to feel seen in the pages of my story. I was lost for words, overcome with emotion, and overwhelmed with gratitude. It’s why I write. It’s why we write. Shirin Shamsi has lived on three continents. She moved to the USA over three decades ago, where she has raised six children - three human and 3 feline. She now spends her days writing, sketching, painting and reading. School visits and reading to children are some of her greatest joys. Shirin has twelve published books, and is working on numerous works-in-progress.
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We are so excited to be mixing things up at CBA, beginning with some delicious additions to the Blogfish. Meet our awesome bloggers!!
Here's our lineup: 1st Mondays begin with former school psychologist Dr. Debra Collins who will be writing about Social emotional Learning in kidlit and behind the scenes as well as Jewish children's books. 2nd Mondays will feature super smart Melissa Stoller whose career is taking off with several new books. 3rd Mondays will feature our new blogger coming soon. 4th Mondays features new blogger, the fabulous Brentom Jackson, who has a beautiful approach to blogging. And 5th Mondays we'll be taking a break Archives
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