Our Spot

Beautifully written and illustrated, a story about how tradition can help us hold those weve lost in our hearts, even when life is forever changed. Every Thursday night, a girl and her papa go to their secret fishing spot in the middle of the city. Now its just the two of themthere used to be three. The girls mother had found this place, and theyd all fished there when the girl was small as peas. Even though its different now, its still tradition. The girl and her papa dont talk much; instead, they listen to the waves lapping against the shore as they fish. Sometimes they talk about Mama and the big walleye that always got away. As they head home, the city sparkling in the moonlight, the girl is content, ready for a night of dreaming about Mama and the fish.