The Space Coast Birding Festival always treats book authors well. They invite us to do talks, lead field trips, and they make sure our books are available for sale in the huge vendor hall. The best thing, however, is the schedule of regular and convenient book signings in the Friends of Merritt Island NWR booth.
Phoebe and I were asked by Sandee from FOMI to do a book signing for The Young Birder's Guide. (Phoebe and her elementary school classmates helped me to create The Young Birder's Guide.)
This image, taken by our friend and festival volunteer Ray Scory, shows Phoebe diligently signing the book above her photo.
There are two things I love about this image. One, the concentration on her face and in her writing hand. And, two, the fact that she's surrounded by images of birding's field guide giants. From right to left, see if you can pick out the images and/or names of Roger Tory Peterson, David Sibley, Pete Dunne, and Kenn Kaufman.
It's always a treat to get to do a book signing. But getting to do one with the Phoebster was extra special.