So I dropped all of the commenters names into a bowl and drew one. That lucky winner is: SortedMegaBlocks! Congratulations. The publisher will soon be sending a brand new copy your way. :)
But then I got to thinking about the copy I have. And, being a librarian, I’m all about sharing the love when it comes to books. So, I drew again. And, if he doesn’t mind a copy with a few bent page corners (Please don’t turn me in to the Librarian Police. They’re sure to be tougher on one of their own.) , that copy will go to: Jim Reeve!
I’ll be emailing you both to get your addresses. :)
Of course I’ll take your copy. And I promise to take good care of it.
Hi Leigh,
I just tried to email you & goofed- trying again! Thank you so much for picking my name to win the book! It always feels so amazingly great to WIN!! Having said that, however, I have a favor to ask you: Please pick another name. I emailed this to you before the drawing, but my emails tend to go missing in cyberspace( LOL). I want somebody who is currently raising or caring for an ASD child to get this book. I think it would help them so much! The young parents, like yourself, who are struggling right now with the tough issues of childhood, need a fresh perspective, a little encouragement, and some humor (humor is so healing!). My autistic son is all grown and our lives have settled down. I remember the difficult times, though- the isolation, the depression, the sheer exhaustion of being “on the front lines.” Please, send this wonderful book to someone who is still there.
Thank you, Leigh! Thank you for all the help that you give to so many of us with your blog. God bless you and your beautiful family!
Aren’t you sweet? Will do.