A very special Dear Author honor

I have had a year of gifts—quiet moments I'll never forget.  Late today (it was bitter cold; I was blurred by exhaustion), another gift arrived—word that John of the wonderful Dear Author site had chosen Dangerous Neighbors as one of the top published books of the year.

I choose this Michael Tolbert photo, taken on the day Mayor Michael Nutter and I celebrated a First Book milestone at KIPP, to celebrate John's generosity.  Because books are written to be read, and it's especially wonderful to be read by a reader like John. 

Thank you.