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Hey Nerdsters!  I have my very first children’s book coming out this week.  It’s called Peter Nimble & His Fantastic Eyes, and it tells the story of a ten year old, blind orphan who also happens to be the greatest thief who ever lived. To celebrate, I’m running down a list of things connected to the world of children’s literature.  Enjoy! FIERCELY ANTICIPATING Peter Nimble & His Fantastic Eyes Launch Party at Books of Wonder! I know that fiercely anticipating my own event is a little lame, but can you blame me for being just a teensy bit excited about my first ever book launch?  What if I told you it was at the coolest place ever? For many years now, my favorite literary landmark in New York has been Books of Wonder bookstore in Manhattan.  It is a children’s bookstore known the world over for the quality of its staff and collection.  They have a gallery of original art pieces from famous picture books, a massive collection of OZ works, and a carefully curated rare book collection.  Sounds awesome, right? So imagine my delight when my publishers told me that they were throwing me a book launch party at this venerable books store!  On August 11, I will be at Books of Wonder to celebrate the release of Peter Nimble & His Fantastic Eyes.  There will be sparking wine, snacks, games, readings, signings, and giveaways.  Seriously, anybody in the area should come and join the fun … and you should bring lots of friends! KINDA WANNA … Get Nervous About the Invention of Hugo Cabret Trailer Anyone who follows kid’s books knows and loves Brian Selznick’s The Invention of Hugo Cabret.  This novel was a fairly groundbreaking combination of prose and illustration that...