During the eight years it has taken me to complete the 26 books in my A TO Z MYSTERIES series, your letters and emails have been a constant source of encouragement. When I have visited your schools, you have prepared the children by making my books available. The artwork and stories I have seen decorating your buildings shows me - and shows the children therein - that you value reading and writing.

     I am thrilled that my books have struck a note with so many children across this country and others. Children have written and performed plays using my characters. I have watched puppet shows with Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose made out of old socks. In one school I visited, the entire school had been transformed into Green Lawn. All the teachers and kids were dressed as characters from my books. When children see adults placing value on books and writing, these children will want to read and write more. These same kids will grow into adults who value reading, and the cycle continues.

     Over the years I have met hundreds of you and thousands of your young charges, face to face. I have been honored to spend time in your rooms talking about my work. It is a dream come true to meet the readers who are buying, borrowing, and reading my books. For all you have done to support me, thank you. For all you have done to help young readers to become better readers, THANK YOU!

     I still like to visit schools when time allows. If you would like to arrange such a visit, you can email my assistant, Mr. Gene Kelly. His email is writer@ronroy.com or click here to access my contact page. Gene will help you with such details as picking a date, arranging for accommodations, and all the other many things that come up on the day I arrive in your town. On the occasions that I must fly to your state, Gene will make the airline arrangements and present you with the itinerary.