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April 24, 2024 at 02:08 am Reply

Aarish Nayak

Hello Mr. Korman,

I love your books to the moon and back, as I have lots of your books from multiple collections. Side note, The Unteachables and the Swindle series will always be my favorite. There is one event happening on the same week that your visit is on. I do not know if you ever heard about this event, but it is called the VEX IQ World Championship that takes place in Dallas. Here is a link on the video that explains the game, https://youtu.be/100tfTCiVmc?si=M18SKm9pL4FodsCa . I would love to ship some of the items I get from the competition. My teams name is 38017A The Underdogs. I personally would love to meet you in person, but my team and I have worked all season for this competition. I honestly wanted to mention that you are one of my idols from the first day I read your books. If you would like to ask for something specifically at the competition, let me know with an email to anayak0853@gmail.com. If you find a book that is Swindle, Unteachables, or Notorious, just know it's from me.

Sincerely,

Aarish Nayak
April 24, 2024 at 04:31 am Reply

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Hi, Aarish,

Thanks for posting. Don't worry -- there will be other visits to Dallas and chances to shake hands in person. Thanks for your support for my books. I appreciate it very much.

Go Underdogs! -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi, Aarish,

Thanks for posting. Don't worry -- there will be other visits to Dallas and chances to shake hands in person. Thanks for your support for my books. I appreciate it very much.

Go Underdogs! -----Gordon Korman-----
April 24, 2024 at 08:40 pm Reply

Aarish Nayak

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Hello again, Mr. Korman,

I also wanted to ask if you wanted any specific item, since the competition is a Worldwide event. If you would like to watch us, there is most likely a live stream of us playing. We are in the Middle School Opportunity division. The town that you are visiting, while we are gone is Collierville.

Sincerely,

Aarish Nayak
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Hello again, Mr. Korman,

I also wanted to ask if you wanted any specific item, since the competition is a Worldwide event. If you would like to watch us, there is most likely a live stream of us playing. We are in the Middle School Opportunity division. The town that you are visiting, while we are gone is Collierville.

Sincerely,

Aarish Nayak
April 24, 2024 at 08:48 pm Reply

Aarish Nayak

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Hello again, Mr. Korman.

I wanted to ask you if you like to get something from the competition, as it is worldwide event. If you would like to watch us, there might be a livestream on Youtube. We are in the Middle School Opportunity division. My team loved to hear from you, as today was one of the members birthday! The town that you will meet, while we're in Dallas, is Collierville. Our teachers have been telling us for the last two years that you couldn't come due to unfortunate events, but I feel much better because I could actually talk to you. Thank you for talking to me!

(P.S. We have some really cool pins to give out!)

Sincerely,

Aarish Nayak
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Hello again, Mr. Korman.

I wanted to ask you if you like to get something from the competition, as it is worldwide event. If you would like to watch us, there might be a livestream on Youtube. We are in the Middle School Opportunity division. My team loved to hear from you, as today was one of the members birthday! The town that you will meet, while we're in Dallas, is Collierville. Our teachers have been telling us for the last two years that you couldn't come due to unfortunate events, but I feel much better because I could actually talk to you. Thank you for talking to me!

(P.S. We have some really cool pins to give out!)

Sincerely,

Aarish Nayak
April 24, 2024 at 08:50 pm Reply

Aarish Nayak

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Sorry for commenting again, but ignore the second comment as it did not show up on computer, while I was typing the 3rd comment.

Sincerely (Again),

Aarish Nayak
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Sorry for commenting again, but ignore the second comment as it did not show up on computer, while I was typing the 3rd comment.

Sincerely (Again),

Aarish Nayak
April 25, 2024 at 03:07 am Reply

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Hi, again, Aarish,

Thanks for your offer (3 offers, actually!). When I travel, I quite literally belong to the folks that bring me to their venue, so I have very little time for anything, or anyone, else. As for a pin or a small token, please don't worry about a gift for me. My gift is really how friendly you've been, and how much my books have been pleasing you.

Have a great tournament. It sounds really exciting! Let me know how it all turns out for the team!

As I said before, Go Underdogs!

Best regards, -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi, again, Aarish,

Thanks for your offer (3 offers, actually!). When I travel, I quite literally belong to the folks that bring me to their venue, so I have very little time for anything, or anyone, else. As for a pin or a small token, please don't worry about a gift for me. My gift is really how friendly you've been, and how much my books have been pleasing you.

Have a great tournament. It sounds really exciting! Let me know how it all turns out for the team!

As I said before, Go Underdogs!

Best regards, -----Gordon Korman-----
April 25, 2024 at 11:23 am Reply

Aarish Nayak

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Hello again,

Would your wife or kids like something? I know that there are lots of stickers and pins.

Thanks for listening,

Aarish Nayak
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Hello again,

Would your wife or kids like something? I know that there are lots of stickers and pins.

Thanks for listening,

Aarish Nayak
April 27, 2024 at 04:16 am Reply

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I'm already in Dallas, Aarish, and swamped with work and gladhanding! I'd love a pin if there's an amazing one and you can get it to me c/o Scholastic's NY address, which is 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012. If it's too much trouble, please don't bother. And again, good luck, Underdogs! -----GK-----
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I'm already in Dallas, Aarish, and swamped with work and gladhanding! I'd love a pin if there's an amazing one and you can get it to me c/o Scholastic's NY address, which is 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012. If it's too much trouble, please don't bother. And again, good luck, Underdogs! -----GK-----