No, that's not painted on the roof of Deep Valley High (with an underscore of tar beneath it to keep brave Zetamathians from attempting to wash it off). That is in fact, the headline to this post because the winners of Betsy-Tacy Convert Week are the Philomathians! I have been a tad remiss in not naming the winning society sooner, but hey, Betsy was a procrastinator too, so I'm in good company.
Congratulations Philos, for converting more new fans to Betsy-Tacy! As I mentioned when I announced the final outcome to the Maud L list serv, it wasn't quite the blowout I thought, but it was, in fact, a definitive win. And of course the real winners are Betsy-Tacy fans everywhere - old ones who know that they've helped to spread the word about our beloved tomes and new fans who are enjoying the books for the first time!
Thank you to everyone who participated in Betsy-Tacy Convert Week. A paver stone in honor of the Philomathians will be placed outside Maud Hart Lovelace's home on "Hill Street" that will read:
Philomathians
Convert Week
Winners Fall 09
Poor old Zets... and, to that end, if you feel like commemorating your efforts Zetamathians (and I count myself among you, sniff), you can order your own paver here!
New (and old) fans remember to renew your membership to the Betsy-Tacy Society and go here to find a local Betsy-Tacy group near you! I'm very much looking forward to dinner with some NewBetsys (of New England) this weekend during the American Library Association's mid-winter meeting!
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