Peepy Conquers The Mall of America

Let's see. Where were we?

Oh, yes! Los Angeles and Chicago, as part of our American Girl Book Tour. The next stop was Minneapolis. Peepy was quite excited when we checked into the hotel, because she her own bunk bed(s)!!!



It was funny, because everyone kept telling me, "We're having a heatwave." (But it was in the 40's -- that's freezing to me!) Still, I braved the cold and decided to walk to the Mall of American where the American Girl Place is . . .



After dropping off our coat and sweater and two pairs of gloves and hat and earmuffs, Peeps and I explored THE BIGGEST MALL IN AMERICAN . . .


(Yes, there's a THEME PARK in the middle of the mall.)

When it was time for our 2011 Girl of the Year book signing, it was so cool to make new friends . . .



And I finally got to meet Sarah Park, my facebook friend. She brought in BOBBY VS. GIRLS (ACCIDENTALLY), and some of my other books!



The store was filled with girls and their moms and grandmas and friends, but we actually saw a couple of American Girl Guys . . .


(They were security guards!)

Later, there was a special Kanani dinner. I spoke to the guests about how the books were created. There were also hula lessons and crafts!



Peepy was exhausted from doing the hula, so she had to take a nap before we met up with our author friend . . .



Before we left, we got gifts!!!!



Um. I thought that there was a typo on the notebook. But was told that "UFF DA!" is a common phrase in Minneapolis. It means, uh, uff da.

Dinner was a total blast, and that's because we got to see our good friend David LaRochelle. David is an author and a pumpkin carver and game show/contest winner and . . .


(I first met David when he won the Sid Fleischman Humor Award and I was one of the judges.)

Next stop on our tour . . . DALLAS!!!!

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This month, look for me at the American Girl stores in these cities . . .



(CLICK HERE and scroll down for information about other American Girl events I'll be at.)

LOOK FOR WARP SPEED in MARCH!!!



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Brrrr . . . Chicago - The American Girl Tour Continues

After kicking off our American Girl book tour in Los Angeles, we headed here . . .



That's right. Chicago! We love the area and were there not too long ago.

Even though I am a wimp when it comes to cold weather, Peepy loved it . . .



That night before the event, while I signed books and posters in my hotel room, Peepy modeled the Chicago baseball outfit American Girl gave her . . .



I wrote the 2011 Girl of the Year books, ALOHA, KANANI and GOOD JOB, KANANI. And Kanani was everywhere! Here's the outside of the store . . .



And here's the inside . . .



Peepy also got to meet up with her friend, Ivy. (I wrote another American Girl book called, GOOD LUCK, IVY.)



Plus, Peeps got to hang out with awesome author Andrea Beaty . . .



Then it was time for the book signing . . .



Kanani and the tropical island of Kaua'i (CLICK HERE for photos of me in warmer weather) caused quite a stir in the Windy City. There was a non-stop line for two hours!



Soon it was time to head to the airport. But first we got to visit with Ilene Cooper, Booklist children's book editor and author of the marvelous ANGEL IN MY POCKET. (This book was so utterly charming that I even blurbed it!). Ilene introduced Peepy and I to mocha toffee pie . . .



NEXT STOP: Minneapolis and the American Girl Place at the Mall of America. Can you guess what Sid Fleischman Award-winning author we got to eat dinner with?

Disclaimer: No proofreaders were harmed (or even used) in the creation of this blog.

This month, look for me at the American Girl stores in these cities . . .



(CLICK HERE and scroll down for information about other American Girl events I'll be at.)

LOOK FOR WARP SPEED in MARCH!!! (And come to the WARP SPEED and BOBBY THE BRAVE (SOMETIMES) Book Party on March 13th at Vroman's in Pasadena!!!!!)



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