Week #1

Name: Emily 
Age: 10
Hometown: Romulus, Michigan

Book Reviewed: Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis

Why Emily thinks Riffington should come visit Michigan:
"Michigan is the only state surrounded by water and that has two different peninsulas. We are very different from every other state, just like every person is different." 

Emily's favorite thing to do in Michigan:
"Go camping with my grandma and grandpa and go swimming at the lakes."

Week #2

Name: Josh 
Age: 9
Hometown: Ladora, Iowa
Book Reviewed: Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express by Margaret K. Wetterer

Why Josh thinks Riffington should come visit Michigan:
"Because we have neat things to see. Like the Maquoketa caves, Mississippi river, Adventureland and Ushers Ferry." 

Josh's favorite thing about Iowa:
"I like my state because we are sometimes called the corn state and I like corn on the cob."

Week #3

Name: David
Age: 10
Hometown: Boothwyn, PA
Book Reviewed: Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo 

Why David thinks Riffington should come visit Pennsylvania:
"Pennsylvania is the birthplace of the democracy. We have the Liberty bell, and lots of other historical sites, like constitution hall and Betsy Ross and Ben Franklin's house. We also have fun stuff like awesome amusement parks!" 

David's favorite thing about Pennsylvania:
"I am a cub scout and we go on lots of camping and nature trips."

Week #4

Name: Arianna
Age: 7
Hometown: Hooksett, NH
Book Reviewed: Listen Rabbit by Aileen Fisher 

Why Arianna thinks Riffington should come visit New Hampshire:
"Because there are all sort of fun things to do and see!!!"

Arianna's favorite thing about New Hampshire:
"The beaches and the mountains are the best!"

Week #5

Name: Josiah
Age: 7
Hometown: Raytown, MO
Book Reviewed: Mark Twain and the Queens of the Mississippi by Cheryl Harness 

Why Josiah thinks Riffington should come visit Missouri:
"I would like Riffington to come to Missouri because it is very fun here and he could help kids learn to like reading."

Josiah's favorite thing about Missouri:
"My favorite thing to do is visit St. Louis especially the Arch."

Week #6

Name: Nicole
Age: 6
Hometown: Redmond, WA
Book Reviewed: Pie in the Sky by Lois Ehlert 

Why Nicole thinks Riffington should come visit Washington:
"He can climb mountains with me."

Nicole's favorite thing about Washington:
"Go to the Odyssey Maritime Museum."

Week #7

Name: Meredith
Age: 17
Hometown: Weston, MA
Book Reviewed:  Chasing Redbird by Sharon Creech

Why Meredith thinks Riffington should come visit Massachusetts:
"To see the Red Sox and the Patriots, to go to the beached at Cape Cod, to visit the home of the 2004 Democratic National Convention, and to walk the Freedom Trail."

Meredith's favorite thing about Massachusetts:
"I love everything. The Boston Public Library (BPL) is one of my favorite places. You can find anything for research, or you can just sit and read whatever is your pleasure."

Week #8

Name: Kayla
Age: 14
Hometown: Athens, AL
Book Reviewed: The Mystery of the Midnight Dog by Gertrude Chandler Warner 

Kayla's favorite thing about Alabama:
"Riffington should come to Alabama because of the Civil Rights Museum and other historical stuff. Alabama is also one of the best states because everybody likes to read."

Kayla's favorite thing about Alabama:
"I like to read and play outside."

Week #9

Name: Meghan 
Age: 13
Hometown: Livingston, TN

Book Reviewed: Holes Christopher Paul Curtis

Why Meghan thinks Riffington should come visit Tennessee:
"Tennessee is a wonderful state that is full of fantastic things to do and many beautiful sights to see, from the Smokey Mountains in the East to Elvis' mansion in the West and the Tennessee Titans in between!"  

Meghan's favorite thing to do in Tennessee:
"My favorite thing that I have ever done in my state was going to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. It was the experience of a lifetime!"