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Okay, I’ll insert a real<\/em> hypno-spiral to urge you to come…<\/p>\nA quick reminder to those in the Southeast (or even those farther away who are willing to hop on one of those zippy-quick jet plane dealios) that there’s still time to register for The University of Tennessee’s Center for Children’s and Young Adult Literature’s one-day children’s lit conference on Saturday, April 2nd. Below is a poster for the event with all the info you need (click to enlarge), or you can go here<\/a><\/strong> to read more. I’ll be there, as I’ll have the honor of introducing Richard Michelson<\/a><\/strong>. And I will want to meet you—yes, you—if you just come along for the fun. (Right, I may not know you, but it’s a safe bet that if you read 7-Imp, you and I share an interest in children’s lit, and we can meet and gab. I’m thinkin’ serial killers aren’t making a habit of coming here for Sunday kicks<\/a><\/strong>, so sure, let’s chat it up.) <\/p>\n Jack Gantos<\/a><\/strong>, Rich Michelson<\/a><\/strong>, Steven Withrow<\/a><\/strong>: A good time will be had, as evidenced below. Plus, words cannot adequately express what good, smart people run the Center for Children’s and Young Adult Literature and public library over there in Knoxville. See you there, I hope. <\/p>\n And see you tomorrow here at 7-Imp to meet Etienne Delessert<\/a><\/strong>, if you’re so inclined. Until then…<\/p>\n