With a round of “New York City Here We Come” set to the tune of Buck Owen’s Kansas City Song, Phillip Hoose and his band Chipped Enamel closed the send-off party for the National Book Awards.
The lyric of “they’ve got a whole lot of awards and I’m gonna get me some” brought down the house of fellow writers, musicians, activists, librarians, friends, and other readers.
Phil was especially honored to have the Talbot family present at the event. Phil’s book is dedicated to Jerry Talbot, Maine legislator, innovator, historian, and friend to so many.
Phillip Hoose’s book Claudette Colvin: Twice Towards Justice is a finalist for the National Book Award. He and Claudette Colvin will be strolling into the ceremony on Wednesday night and Curious City will not be far behind camera and shimmery shoes at the ready.
Bravo! Bravo! It was such an honor to meet Ms. Colvin last year, and is thrilling to think of you all embarking on this journey together. You are indeed doing the work you love Ms. Cappy! Bravo to you for that too! You inspire.