Since publishing Mac and Cheese in Outer Space last November, I’ve been on an incredible journey sharing the whimsical world of intergalactic cheesy adventures with readers of all ages. One of the most rewarding highlights so far has been my recent visit to my children’s school for an in-house author event.
I had the absolute pleasure of reading my book to a room full of bright-eyed, curious second graders. Their energy was contagious and they were completely immersed in the story.
During the Q&A session, the students blew me away with their thoughtful questions and creative ideas. They told me which planet’s mac and cheese they’d want to try the most (most votes went to Flaming Hot Cheeto dust on Mars, while others were intrigued by Neptune’s blue). Then came their suggestions for where the Mac and Cheese Please, Please, Please crew should venture next. Let me tell you, their imaginations are out of this world! I couldn’t help but grab my phone to jot down their incredible ideas—they were simply too good to forget.
This visit reminded me why I wrote this book in the first place: to spark joy, creativity, and a sense of wonder. Seeing young readers engage with the story and contribute their own imaginative twists has been nothing short of magical.
As I continue to spread the word about Mac and Cheese in Outer Space, I’m more inspired than ever to reach more schools, libraries, and communities.
Let’s keep the creativity flowing, one cheesy idea at a time.
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