How does it feel to be nominated for the Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children’s Books?
Lynne: I was astonished to hear that Pink had been nominated for the Royal Mail Awards, and feel very honoured to be in such prestigious company! Whether or not Pink wins, I am very grateful to all the judges who chose it for the shortlist. As a Canadian by birth, I am “different” like Patrick, but this nomination makes me feel very much that I belong in Scotland! Julia: The awards are terrific because they get so many children excited about books. John: It feels lovely. As always, it’s a very high quality shortlist – in all categories – and it’s a real honour to be included. And it’s great to be part of an award process that gets so many children involved in the excitement of books. 4. What’s it like to see your books in bookshops and on posters and websites? Lynne: It’s always a thrill to see my book in the shops, and sometimes when I do an event and they print posters, I ask if I can keep one! In my office I have a big, tall orange poster that says, “Super Saturday Story Time with L
