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CAROLINE LEE
a book bubble about
Maxzyne and the Old Horse Theatre
Children's Books
Author Insight
Happy/Sad
I had my own "happy/sad" moment yesterday during my six-month dental check-up. While cleaning my teeth, my dental tech mentioned that her daughter had found my You-Tube author reading videos and was really enjoying reading along with me. I was so pleased! During an appointment a year ago, she had confided her worry about a daughter not liking to read. I encouraged her to read with her, knowing it can ignite a child's imagination and spur a lifelong love of books. That discussion also inspired me to record some book chapters in the Maxzyne adventure series so that kids can read along with me. Now her daughter is in third grade and starting to enjoy books on her own! It was a happy moment. Minutes later an X-ray showed that a former root canal had abscessed and required a do-over. Go figure. But at least the videos are available to kids on You-Tube Channel Maxzyne Merriweather. Keep focusing on those happy moments, eh?
Book Excerpt
Maxzyne and the Old Horse Theatre
Councilwoman Perzinski quickly steps forward, clapping her hands for order. “Roll call vote, please.”
The council members are happy to step in line as she calls their names. Maxzyne can’t help noticing that most of them take full advantage of the television cameras as they step forward, stating their name and vote. Finally, they heard: “No ‘nay’ votes, Alderman. The motion prevails.”
Just like that. Huh? Really? Wow! She bounces on her toes, thrilled. We did it, Rico! I can’t believe it. Did we really just change a rule? All around her there is a groundswell of clapping that grows into thunderous applause. The television cameras pan across the joyful crowd.
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