She is a Part of my Life

Phyllis replied:

I wanted to write to you to tell you that I love the Alice series. I first discovered the series when I began junior high school. The book I read was Achingly Alice. I liked it so much that I bought all of the previous Alice books and read them all too. After getting caught up with the series, I waited not so patiently each May for a new Alice book to be released. I believe I was in the seventh grade when I found that first Alice book, and I am now a junior in college. I feel lucky to have discovered Alice. I feel like she is a part of my life, like a friend. I will continue to look forward to a new Alice book to be released each May. Thanks for creating Alice. Although I eventually found myself quickly surpassing Alice in age, she has always been one of my role models.

Phyllis replied:

I know that happens:  one year you and Alice are exactly the same age, and the following year and the year after, she’s still in the same grade.  That’s because I generally write three books for each year of her life, and they only come out once a year.  But I’m so glad that you’ve enjoyed her company for so long!   Thanks for writing.