I have been a fan of your books since early elementary when I first read Fairest. I would always hear the lyrics to the songs Aza would sing with melodies in my head. My copies of Fairest and Two Princesses of Bamarre are completely worn through from reading them so much.
Now, I am a composer and songwriter, and have taken inspiration from your books for strong heroines in my songs. Recently I completed a song and am in the recording process of a song inspired by Two Princesses of Bamarre. If there ever comes a day where I could work with you for a song, (maybe for the songs in Fairest) my life would be complete.
I adore your books--
In the middle of the night, I hid (it was past my bedtime!) with the extra-large edition of Ella Enchanted, crouched over it on my bathroom floor. I read the entire book that late night, till my knees were cramped and my eyes dropping.
I closed that book with a smile on my face and giddiness in my heart. I memorized the last line.
Since then, I've read Ella Enchanted at least a dozen times (as well as almost all your other novels, I also love Fairest!)--and though I've since lost that particular copy (which I wrote a long note in the cover that "I absolutely positively must read to my kids one day!) it will always hold a special place in my heart.
Thank you for the magic you brought into my life.
Have a good Shabbos!
Kindest regards,
S.W.
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S. W
12/24/2024 -
00:17 -
City: -
State: Missouri -
Country: USA
I was 12 when I first read Ella Enchanted and it was the first time I realized that girls in books could be strong, courageous, funny and smart. Ella wasn’t sweet or a pushover. It meant the world to me.
Now, many years later I just gave birth to my first daughter and I knew that I wanted her to be strong, courageous, funny and smart. I knew that I wanted her to stand up for herself and for others. I knew her name had to be Ella (Eleanor to grow into).
I just thought you’d want to know that a baby girl was named for your work :) I’ll read it to her when she gets a little older and tell her that’s where her name comes from.
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Amanda Sterner
11/27/2024 -
05:40 -
City: San Francisco -
State: CA -
Country: USA
Dear Gail Carson Levine,
The first book of yours I read was Ella Enchanted.
It was so inspiring. I just needed more! I'm in the 5th grade and read your books a lot. Your books made me want to write and when I read them I feel swept away to a whole new world and I can actually feel what the characters are feeling. Your books really mean a lot to me and I enjoy reading them. Thank you for writing these magical books that make the world a better place.
-Beatrice
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Beatrice Gamma
11/23/2024 -
00:16 -
City: Boise -
State: ID -
Country: United States
Hi there!!!
Lifelong fan here. Growing up, The Two Princesses of Bamarre was unquestionably one of my favorite books. It always gave me that feel that I could do anything I set my mind to. It remains a fond favorite and reminds me of my own relationship with my sister, and I treasure that more than anything. My girlfriend and her sister have a dynamic very similar to the two princesses as well, I plan on giving each a copy for Christmas as a reminder that family and a sister’s love is more valuable than ever these days. Would it be possible for me to mail you a few copies of the book to be autographed for them?
Best wishes always,
Ashley S
# 2966 -
Ashley S
11/11/2024 -
19:22 -
City: Rushville -
State: IN -
Country: USA
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I have been a fan of your books since early elementary when I first read Fairest. I would always hear the lyrics to the songs Aza would sing with melodies in my head. My copies of Fairest and Two Princesses of Bamarre are completely worn through from reading them so much.
Now, I am a composer and songwriter, and have taken inspiration from your books for strong heroines in my songs. Recently I completed a song and am in the recording process of a song inspired by Two Princesses of Bamarre. If there ever comes a day where I could work with you for a song, (maybe for the songs in Fairest) my life would be complete.
Elizabeth Blakely
I adore your books--
In the middle of the night, I hid (it was past my bedtime!) with the extra-large edition of Ella Enchanted, crouched over it on my bathroom floor. I read the entire book that late night, till my knees were cramped and my eyes dropping.
I closed that book with a smile on my face and giddiness in my heart. I memorized the last line.
Since then, I've read Ella Enchanted at least a dozen times (as well as almost all your other novels, I also love Fairest!)--and though I've since lost that particular copy (which I wrote a long note in the cover that "I absolutely positively must read to my kids one day!) it will always hold a special place in my heart.
Thank you for the magic you brought into my life.
Have a good Shabbos!
Kindest regards,
S.W.
Now, many years later I just gave birth to my first daughter and I knew that I wanted her to be strong, courageous, funny and smart. I knew that I wanted her to stand up for herself and for others. I knew her name had to be Ella (Eleanor to grow into).
I just thought you’d want to know that a baby girl was named for your work :) I’ll read it to her when she gets a little older and tell her that’s where her name comes from.
The first book of yours I read was Ella Enchanted.
It was so inspiring. I just needed more! I'm in the 5th grade and read your books a lot. Your books made me want to write and when I read them I feel swept away to a whole new world and I can actually feel what the characters are feeling. Your books really mean a lot to me and I enjoy reading them. Thank you for writing these magical books that make the world a better place.
-Beatrice
Lifelong fan here. Growing up, The Two Princesses of Bamarre was unquestionably one of my favorite books. It always gave me that feel that I could do anything I set my mind to. It remains a fond favorite and reminds me of my own relationship with my sister, and I treasure that more than anything. My girlfriend and her sister have a dynamic very similar to the two princesses as well, I plan on giving each a copy for Christmas as a reminder that family and a sister’s love is more valuable than ever these days. Would it be possible for me to mail you a few copies of the book to be autographed for them?
Best wishes always,
Ashley S