I've just added my first two events to the events page. So if you're trying to avoid me, to steer clear of the Dallas Museum of Art tomorrow and San Antonio in April. 

(Actually, you won't see much of me at the Dallas Museum of Art. But you could see Adam Gidwitz. He's worth it.) 

More events are on the way. 

Reports are coming in that advance copies of Revenge of the Star Survivors have been set free at the ALA Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference in Atlanta.

'Transportation' & 'Revenge of the Star Survivors' went fast! Stop by tomorrow for more! #alamw17 @mmerschel pic.twitter.com/abcfQ5B1c1

— Holiday House (@HolidayHouseBks) January 21, 2017

I want to reassure everyone that this is a small, carefully controlled release that might affect only a small group of librarians and other bookish people. The general public is not at risk at this time. 

It is the first day of a new year. I find myself sitting in front of a computer screen, attempting to be useful. So far, it feels a lot like the old year. 

This will be better soon. I am confident.