Dear Friends and Readers,
I hope 2009 was as good for you as it was for me! I'm almost sorry to see it go. I am delighted that Goodnight Children, Everywhere was Number One on several Top Ten lists in Britain and it was The History Press top seller for August and September. I understand that it will be distributed in the United States shortly, having been available previously only on Amazon.com. Soon, readers will be able to purchase books, or order them, directly from bookstores.
The evacuation of the children from British cities to the countryside - just before Neville Chamberlain announced that Britain was at war with Germany- seems to be of great interest to Americans. My recent presentation in Claremont, California was a great success, evoking much enthusiasm from the audience and many thoughtful questions. At the end of the talk, every book I had taken with me was scooped up within minutes! I have ordered more books but, so far, they have to come from England and they take several weeks to reach me. That will soon change, I hope.
I love going on the road and talking with audiences about "the evacuation." So many stories! So much joy! So much heartbreak! I have begun to get letters from readers who were, themselves, evacuees and I am, as ever, moved and astonished at the resilience of children.
Again, then, may 2010 be a good year for you all! Be healthy, happy, and prosperous!
Monica
