Growing up my sister was a big Nancy Drew fan. She told me as a kid she sent a letter to Carolyn Keane. She remembers receiving a letter back telling her...
I remember when I wanted to get a monkey for a pet. I think I was like 12. Mom said I should talk to someone that knows about animals. I saw Joan Embery on the Tonight Show. I track her line down at the San Diego Zoo and she picked up and talked to me. It important for kids to feel they can ask anyone questions. I will remember that conversation forever.
I read all the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys I could get my hands on. Loved them all. I think anything that gets kids hooked on reading is worthy.
I certainly agree with that.
I remember when I wanted to get a monkey for a pet. I think I was like 12. Mom said I should talk to someone that knows about animals. I saw Joan Embery on the Tonight Show. I track her line down at the San Diego Zoo and she picked up and talked to me. It important for kids to feel they can ask anyone questions. I will remember that conversation forever.