Today we had lunch in Brooklyn with Miss Attitude, otherwise known as Ari, the amazing teen blogger at Reading in Color. I confess, there were times in the past when I wondered if she was really just a teenager—how could one young woman read and write so much on top of her school work and extracurricular activities? But I’m happy to report that Ari is legit, just as impressive in person, and it was a real pleasure to have lunch with her and her mom. We talked books and politics—the politics of books—and then took some photos before parting. Here’s Ari with Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and Lyn Miller-Lachmann. And below is Lyn, Ari, her mom, and me.
Oh please tell me that is her sister and not her mom! :–)
‘Fraid so, Jill! Mom is just as smart and stylish as her daughter.
Glad you ladies were all able to get together. I am sure Ari’s mother is happy to see her daughter is interacting with nice people online. What was for lunch?
Thai food! Wish you could have joined us, Doret. ChLA in Boston next June…we could have a blogger lunch…
Thank you SO MUCH for lunch, it was absolutely divine! I only wish we could have stayed longer but when traveling with two impatient younger siblings (who hate museaums/monuments) that makes traveling tough. We didn’t even get to see the African Burial Ground or the Brooklyn Bridge. But there will definitely be a next time!
haha my mom will be thrilled that you ‘thought’ she was my sister Jill😀
This photo, seeing all you wonderful women together has made finally getting back online totally worthwhile!! Thanks for sharing your day!
I’m a bit late on this, but had to leave a “yay!” comment about this meeting. Very cool that you all met Ari! She is such a rock star. I’m so glad she continues to be supported by fellow bloggers, YA readers and especially by YA authors like you. It’s important she knows how much her voice is needed and appreciated. To Ari–as we say in Haitian Creole, “kembe la” (“keep striving”)!🙂
Hey, Debbie! If you’re ever in Brooklyn, let us know and we’ll make another lunch date…
Hey Zetta! Will do. (I’m such a smiley face addict, but I’ll spare you the repeat icon.)