letsgetthis:

Detroit you came hard. You stepped up. You did like you do. Ka-plow!! The show was revved up like a Ford 150, but of course it had its heavy hearted moments with the passing of MJ. It was an honor to celebrate him in our own way. I have to admit, I was a little weighed down for a bit, but then I was snapped out of it by the awesome crowd. The show must go on. I’m sure Mike would agree. And it sho’ nuf did. AND he would be proud of his Motown for bringing 760 new books to the show!!!!!!! 760! Amazing…thank you!!! I’m proud of the Motown, too!!! xoxoxo

Now Chicago…Chicago, Chicago, Chicago. You did it. You once again secured your very special place in my heart AND… by a nose… you took out Toronto as the biggest book getter. Chicago takes it with 1300 BOOKS!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAUUUUGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!! I love ya! I knew you wouldn’t let me down, but I didn’t think you’d take the crown!!! Much love to the volunteers from Detroit and Chicago. It wasn’t raining but it was hot as a Waffle House skillet, so thanks for hanging in there and giving your time and energy to this very important collection. The kids are getting these books and they are going to read them and cherish them for a long long time. 

I could go on and on and will in the future :)  More pics coming tomorrow. oxoxoxoxoxoxoo -jm