Your enthusiasm for books and reading leaps off the screen and is endearing. (You're also much younger than I thought!) I'm no teacher -English teachers are my heroes - but I come from a family of educators.
For my part, and out of selfish reasons as an author, I also try to cultivate a passion for literature in the little people of my life (I've got 19 nieces and nephews). Like you, I encourage them to write letters to the author & will take them along with me to book festivals and introduce them to writers.
Thank you, for what you do for books, @sunravelme; better readers make for better humans!
Ooooo next time I'm around my nieces and nephews I will have to take them to a book related event! I usually give them education related gifts, but now I know what the next gift will be!
Excellent! DC Book Fair is a treat, with activities, readings, free gifts, and edible food :) Miami book fair is another happening event - have fun!