A bit of good news arrived today, and I had to share it with you! Here’s what they said:

Dear Mr. Schneider,

It is my pleasure to inform you that Silver Shoes has been selected as a 2010 Kansas Notable Book!

The Kansas Notable Books List was created to recognize the literary richness of our state and is a project of the Kansas Center for the Book at the State Library of Kansas. The annual selection of 15 books reflecting Kansas cultural heritage features quality titles with wide public appeal that are either written by Kansas residents or about a Kansas-related topic.

As a Notable Book author you will be invited to participate in several events, including a reception September 10 at the Kansas State Capitol at which medals for the award will be presented.

Your official congratulatory letter will be arriving in the mail shortly.

We look forward to seeing you in September. More information will follow concerning the reception.

Sincerely,

Jo Budler
State Librarian of Kansas

Very cool! Now that’s what I call a warm welcome to the state!