Always Alice: One-word Hint

Question:

Hi Mrs. Naylor 🙂 I’m 11 years old and from Memphis, Tennessee. I have grew  up with Alice. I have read all of the Alice books, I love her like a sister and a best friend. Alice means so much to me. Thank you so much for creating her. I just wish they would make another movie. You are the best author in the world, I’m serious. I can’t wait for Always Alice. Can you give us a hint? Just a one word hint? Like you did for Alice on board you said: Mitch. So thanks so much for everything!!

Phyllis replied:

A one-word hint?  Here it is:  Oklahoma.