Colorado Book Awards!

Today's excitement (in the world of children's lit:) the Colorado Book Award winners will be announced tonight! I'll be seated at a table with a group of writing friends, rooting for friend and fellow group member (and one of my favorite writers) Hilari Bell, a finalist in the Young Adult category.

The YA finalists are:

• The Great Tree of Avalon: Book Three: The Eternal Flame by T.A. Barron, Philomel Books



• The Farsala Trilogy: Forging the Sword by Hilari Bell, Simon & Schuster



• What the Moon Saw by Laura Resau, Delacourte Books

Although I'm not fortunate enough to know all three authors personally, word around town has it that they're all wonderful people. I love knowing that no matter who wins, there will be celebration by all. Writers are a generous group. I'm glad to be part of tonight's excitement.

And I'll cheer especially loud if Forging the Sword takes the prize!

~Cheryl