Emily asked Shelley Sackier:

I got Dear Opl as an ARC, and loved it! I've never read a book with such a funny and eye-opening insight on "grief, obesity, and diabetes." Did you make any of the recipes Opl did in the book? I have to tell you, reading it made me so hungry! Haha! :)

Shelley Sackier Well, firstly, Emily, a million thanks for taking the time to read the story. And a million more for telling me how much you enjoyed it. I'm so happy to hear that the bitter pill topics slid down easily with a slippery coating of humor. Those hefty subjects aren't the first thing many kids will gravitate to when searching for something to read, so it's always great to get some feedback.

Secondly, you betcha. I cooked up everything Opl makes in order to see just how challenging it would be for newbie teenaged hands to handle. Some I crafted myself and some I took from Jamie Oliver's Ministry of Food series, which were a series of 10-minute videos I figured most kids would find easy and fun, and are still available online via Youtube.

Lastly, anytime I'm reading about food I'm hungry. Which is basically most of the time I'm reading. Which really means I should be the size of a building with feet.
Cheers, Emily!

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