That really broke the ice since it's not the kind of book the Caldecott Committee usually awards. I was in Florida when I got the news. We were planning to be there for a few more months, but the call disrupted those plans. I was on the Today Show the next morning. Since winning I've been on book tours and done numerous interviews.
Scheduling is an issue.
It's hard to find time to work. But it's very exciting. I'm just catching my breath now. The award ceremony is in Chicago in early July. They give out both the Newbery and Caldecott at once with over 1,000 people at the dinner.