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A New Book

Thanks to Facebook, I found out that one of my high school classmates is now a published author/illustrator!  Aaron Ratzlaff has a new book called Quills.  You can find out more about it and order it here.  It looks so cute and has a great message.  I can't wait to order one and read it!

This is what I remember about Aaron from school - we were together all the way from Kdg. - 12th grade: 
1.  He was always the best artist in our class.  He could draw anything, and when there were projects that involved posters and such, you wanted him in your group!

2.  He was my secret valentine in 5th grade.  We had all been given a name to do nice things for during February and he had been given my name.  I don't remember most of the things he did for me, but I do remember getting a blown-up latex glove with candy hearts inside.  It said "You are 'udderly' divine" (or something similar).  He's creative like that!

3.  He was a fabulous trumpet player!

4.  He is very funny and kind - always very kind!

I hope you check out his book!

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