Kathy Jackson

August 4, 2020

Sleepover Larry StoryWalk in Athens, NY

Hi Mr. Pinkwater,

Our library has started a StoryWalk at our beautiful Riverfront Park on the Hudson River.  We just installed one of your books, Sleepover Larry.  I’ve heard you’re often in the Hudson Valley and thought you might like to see how we’re making picture books accessible to kids during this difficult time.  We are changing out the books a couple of times each month so there’s something new for families to read together.  The backdrop of our StoryWalk is the beautiful Hudson River.

Be well and Stay safe!

– Kathy Jackson

President, D. R. Evarts Library, 80 Second St, Athens, NY

Daniel replies:

I didn't know exactly what a storywalk is, so I googled and looked at pictures. I think it's a brilliant idea, and I am very much delighted a book of mine (and illustrated by the great Jill) is used in this way. If storywalks become a thing I might like to write something to be used this way on purpose. I have been in and around Athens, NY, and it is a neat town in a neat part of our neat state. Neat library too, apparently.