(from left to right) Dannie Raines, Mandy Williams & Dallas Raines pose for a pic during Independent Bookstore Day.

Hovsepian is a wonderful school, and I enjoy my visits here. On this day, I was able to read my book "Tomatoes" as the Armenian language translator, Liza Manoyan, was on hand to read this version.

It was a super fun collaboration getting the talented Mandy Williams, the charismatic Dannie Raines, and I to share our books with these lovely students all on one visit.

An excited Dallas Raines read to Ms. Grigorians 4th grade class, signed autographs, then posed for pics. The students enjoyed "Chester and the Hot Air Balloon," as it not only entertains but meets CA Science Standards for 3rd and 4th grade.