Eulalia!

Today is a sad day in the Norton household. Our favorite children's author, Brian Jacques, died of a sudden heart attack on February 5. He wrote some of the best children's books ever - Redwall and a whole series of books after that. Those were the books that improved my children's reading. Diana's amazing imagination made these books an instant favorite with her, and Kenneth loved the sense of adventure they provided.

A number of years ago, Brian Jacques came to Wichita and spoke at our school. Diana got to meet him, and she claims it was one of the highlights of her young life. He was a fun, unique personality . . . it was such a privilege to meet him.

Children's literature has lost a great friend. We will miss him.