by Karen Bao
To my hosts around the country, thank you for welcoming me with open arms: Poly Prep Day School, John Witherspoon Middle School, Princeton Public Library, Science Fiction Association of Bergen County, Barnes and Nobles across New Jersey, Labyrinth Books, Kirkwood High, Main Street Books, St. Charles-City-County Library District, Red Balloon Bookshop, Tucson Festival of Books, SUNY Oswego. Getting to meet book lovers is truly the best part of my job.
At Columbia University: the E3B Department, especially The Drew Lab, for encouraging me in every pursuit, whether scientific or literary. Special thanks to my orgo and math instructors for making my final year so enjoyable. Finally, thanks to my amazing friends—computer geniuses, tae kwon do fighters, musicians, writers, artists, eco-warriors—who brought me food and hugs when things got tough. May we all escape Butler in one piece.
I am also indebted to the friends who inspire me and support me from afar. I miss you dearly.
Larry, Mom, and Dad, you make it better just by being here. Love you always.
And readers: we have now landed. Thank you for coming on this crazy ride.
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