This week, my teacher life was changed. The change was quick, swift, slightly unexpected, appreciated, and beautiful. Oh, so beautiful. I embraced my inner book nerd and it was magical. nErD Camp 2016 Two days of wonder. I think that simply being in the presence of teachers, librarians, administrators, authors, and illustrators will fill you with a wonder so magical that there are few words to describe it. Wonder because I was sitting in the same room as the author who wrote the book that touched my life as a middle schooler. The book that was published on my birthday. The author who has created so many masterpieces that have brought light into the lives of so many readers. Kate DiCamillo just has a way of making you cry tears of joy. You just want to squeeze her and tell her thank you. Wonder because you are so honored to be in the presence of so many amazing individuals who are continuously making the world a better place ...