We get emails from restaurants saying how they keep our books out on the counter. Scott and I had never met before that day but he hugged me like a brother and it made me so happy. I've found that food love creates a strong bond for people. I had gotten him a copy of Secret Pizza Party through a mutual friend and he was nice enough to share the book with his fans on Twitter. Needless to say, Scott is a passionate guy. 'Oh my god! Oh my god! Secret Pizza Party!!!' he screamed. The whole restaurant stopped to stare, wondering who the hell I was. It's a revelation to meet fans in person and see how the books have become this incredible shared experience.īut when I randomly bumped into NYC pizza expert Scott Weiner at Pizza Suprema, he had a very emotional reaction. Writing can be such an isolating exercise. It's hard to believe that words I peck out on a laptop in my apartment wind up swirling around the brains of hilarious little kids and creating these really beautiful family bonding moments for people I've never met. They were screaming out lines from the book and just generally going insane. The other day, I walked out on stage in front of 600 kids who knew my work by heart. I get invited to visit schools and book stores all around the country. Since then, my life has changed completely. I spent ten years busting my butt in the creative department of various ad agencies and I only just quit my day job five months ago.

If you're interested in what it's like to be a children's author, how to avoid creative fatigue, or if you just want to hear about the day-to-day of some truly wonderful minds, this interview should help.ĪDAM RUBIN: I feel so lucky to make my living as an author. (Their previous book Dragons Love Tacos is also very high on our list.) This week, author Adam Rubin was kind enough to answer some of my questions, while illustrator Dan Salmieri sent over some early sketches. If you don't have the book, and you know a kid who loves reading, I can't endorse it enough. Is one of the most popular books in my house, and certainly THE most popular book involving crafty raccoons trying to get their paws on deliciously cheesy slices.

The secret pizza party book