Dear Levi:
Your books are the best. I love all of them. I have read most of them. And those I have read I read a lot. They are my favorite. I hope you continue to write books. You really should. You are too good an author to lose.
I hope you stay well,
Love,
Lea A. S.
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Lea Audrianna Smith
05/10/2026 -
03:26 -
City: My dad says I can't tell people where I live. -
State: My dad says I can't tell people where I live. -
Country: My dad says I can't tell people where I live.
Dear Gail Carson Levine
I am a children’s librarian and writer, and I wanted to write you today because I saw a clip of Anne Hathaway at a big HRC event saying a little trans girl had reached out to her and thanked her for being an ally and told her that she had named herself Ella after the book Ella Enchanted. I watched the movie many times as a kid— while it is wonderful and preserves some level of the spirit of the book, I was just reminded strongly about how much it meant to read that book of yours when I was six. It speaks so powerfully to children’s need for autonomy and power over their own bodies and minds, and to resisting oppressive structures that other people want to force you to commit to. I read that book and others of your books (Bamarre! Wizard feet hovering over moss!) over and over again as a little girl. Now I am a genderqueer gay man and I try to get kids to read and write as much as possible. Thank you for your work. It has been truly valuable for generations of readers.
Much love
Hal
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Hal Schrieve -
05/04/2026 -
00:52 -
City: New York -
State: NY -
Country: USA
Hi! I am Kayla. I love your books and have read Ella Enchanted and Fairest multiple times each. I LOVE writing. Thank you for writing :)
I need book ideas though.
# 3027 -
Kayla Steinau
04/29/2026 -
00:05 -
City: Escondido -
State: California -
Country: US
I just finished reading your delightful Ella Enchanted. What a fun fairy story.
I was thrilled to see your photo inside the back cover with what looks like an Airedale. I'm an Airedale lover through and through and had to check your website to see if you do, indeed, have a 'dale. Reading through various parts of your site, it seems like you've had at least two, Baxter and Tess.
I'm always pleased to "meet" other Airedale owners!
# 3026 -
Nancy Messier -
04/09/2026 -
01:24 -
City: Columbus -
State: Ohio -
Country: USA
Hi Mrs. Levine! I just wanted to tell you how much I love your books! I literally just finished reading The Two Princess of Bamarre (like 30 minutes ago) and am so impressed with the storytelling and plot line. It’s honestly one of the best books I’ve read in years. I’ve always loved Ella Enchanted and read some of your books when I was younger. I’m 24 now and was using this book as a “palette cleanser” of sorts in between the two books of We Hunt the Flame. I always forget just how much I love good children’s books until I pick one up again. Your name is always the first one I look for in the children’s section at bookstores. Please know that your work is cherished and I can’t wait to read your books to my future children. Thank you for your work and dedication. Much love, Anna.
# 3025 -
Anna Mix
04/04/2026 -
01:55 -
City: Muskogee -
State: Oklahoma -
Country: United States
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Your books are the best. I love all of them. I have read most of them. And those I have read I read a lot. They are my favorite. I hope you continue to write books. You really should. You are too good an author to lose.
I hope you stay well,
Love,
Lea A. S.
I am a children’s librarian and writer, and I wanted to write you today because I saw a clip of Anne Hathaway at a big HRC event saying a little trans girl had reached out to her and thanked her for being an ally and told her that she had named herself Ella after the book Ella Enchanted. I watched the movie many times as a kid— while it is wonderful and preserves some level of the spirit of the book, I was just reminded strongly about how much it meant to read that book of yours when I was six. It speaks so powerfully to children’s need for autonomy and power over their own bodies and minds, and to resisting oppressive structures that other people want to force you to commit to. I read that book and others of your books (Bamarre! Wizard feet hovering over moss!) over and over again as a little girl. Now I am a genderqueer gay man and I try to get kids to read and write as much as possible. Thank you for your work. It has been truly valuable for generations of readers.
Much love
Hal
I need book ideas though.
I was thrilled to see your photo inside the back cover with what looks like an Airedale. I'm an Airedale lover through and through and had to check your website to see if you do, indeed, have a 'dale. Reading through various parts of your site, it seems like you've had at least two, Baxter and Tess.
I'm always pleased to "meet" other Airedale owners!