Bookweek in Griffith

Some statistics on the terrific week I just had in Griffith/Leeton/Colleambally:

• Number of schools visited: 10
• Workshop sessions: 7
• Author talks: 8
• Total students (approx): 1000
• Bottles of wine received as gifts: 4
• Fantastic meals consumed: 10
• Number of those fantastic meals that were consumed at the iconic La Scala restaurant: 1
  
• Total weight gain (approx): 2kg
  

In my experience, it's really unusual to do a full week of touring without having at least one session that leaves you feeling a bit disillusioned. But this really was a hugely fun and rewarding week, with every session full of keen, motivated and responsive kids. So thank you to all the organisers for their kindness, encouragement and hospitality, and to the students of the Riverina for being such a fun bunch of young readers and writers. See you again soon, I hope!