I couldn’t wait for school to be over so I could go home and keep reading that story! It was SSR (sustained silent reading) time at school, and I was totally mesmerized by Beverly Cleary’s amazing character, Ramona. I have a very specific memory from when I was nine years old, in fourth grade. When did you first discover your love for writing and stories? Some things I enjoy include running, yoga, horseback riding, and volunteering, especially in the fight against child trafficking. I love animals and have a houseful of dogs and cats. After teaching elementary school for a long time, I now tutor kids of all ages. I’ve lived most of my life in the Washington, DC area but am currently in Houston for my husband’s job. Hi! Thanks so much for having me on The Nerd Daily! It’s an honor to be here! Hi, Sydney! Can you tell our readers a bit about yourself? In this timely, heartfelt debut, It Happened On Saturday, author Sydney Dunlap tells a story of a middle-school girl who narrowly escapes becoming a victim of human trafficking and must find her way toward hope and healing after this traumatic event.
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