In this edition of Meet the Author, Jarrett Lerner talks about his entertaining EngiNerds and Geeger the Robot book series, which celebrate the world of STEM - science, technology, engineering and math. During the live webcast, the author answe

Kat Zhang

Oct 15th, 2021 27m 39s

In this edition of Meet the Author, Kat Zhang talks about her delightful picture books: Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon. Both books feature, fun and fearless Amy Wu and her amazing problem solving skills. During t

Mary Alice Monroe & Angela May

Oct 11th, 2021 34m 31s

In this edition of Meet the Author, Mary Alice Monroe and Angela May discuss their middle grade novel, The Islanders. The story focuses on eleven-year old Jake who navigates life with sea turtles, alligators, new friends and no cell phone when

Barbara Dee

May 11th, 2021 30m 58s

A former English teacher and attorney, Barbara Dee is the author of several middle-grade novels including Maybe He Just Likes You, Everything I Know About You, Halfway Normal, and Star-Crossed. Dee's most recent book is entitled, My in the Fish

Chelsea Clinton

Feb 26th, 2020 30m 54s

Chelsea Clinton, New York Times bestselling author of the middle grade book It’s Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired and Get Going!, discusses her latest version for younger students, Start Now! You Can Make a Difference. Filled with climate

Shannon Messenger

Dec 3rd, 2018 29m 59s

Shannon Messenger is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the award-winning middle grade series, Keeper of the Lost Cities, as well as the Sky Fall series for young adults. Although the Keeper of the Lost Cities books are long

Alan Gratz

Dec 3rd, 2018 29m 11s

Author Alan Gratz is the New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction and fantasy novels for young readers. His latest book, Refugee is a YALSA 2018 Best Fiction for Young Adults. This novel tells the story of three children who flee

James Ponti

Dec 3rd, 2018 29m 5s

Winner of the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Award for Juvenile Fiction, James Ponti told a Orlando Sentinel reporter, “I’m happy in this world of books. I love the librarians, the teachers and the kids.” Ponti has written for the Disney Ch

Stuart Gibbs

Feb 13th, 2018 29m 58s

Stuart Gibbs has always wanted to be a writer, even writing stories in kindergarten. He also wanted to go to space, work at the zoo, and be a spy. Those career choices are reflected in his many books — from Belly Up to Spaced Out. Gibbs is know

Ruta Sepetys

Nov 9th, 2017 29m 51s

She’s a “seeker of lost stories.” During a BookList Reader interview, Ruta Sepetys said, “I want to give voice to those who have never had a chance to tell their story.” Her books are published in over 50 countries and in 36 languages, and read

Jason Reynolds

Oct 13th, 2017 32m 37s

Once a reluctant reader, author Jason Reynolds never imaged that he would become a writer of books for students in middle grades. And not just a writer, a New York Times bestselling author, a National Book Award Honoree, a Kirkus Award winner,

Fred Bowen

Apr 27th, 2017 29m 36s

Back by popular demand is sports enthusiast and author, Fred Bowen. This former lawyer scores a win with his Sports Story Series. According to the School Library Journal: “The books in the 'Fred Bowen Sports Story' series are fast-paced, and at

Fairfax County Public Schools Educators Who Write

Mar 6th, 2017 29m 29s

Meet Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) educators who walk the talk—writing for critical acclaim as well as fun.These teacher-authors share tips for teaching literacy and writing. Alexis Rivera, a first grade teacher at Fairfax Villa Elementa

Lisa Graff

Jan 25th, 2017 28m 29s

Lisa Graff, a former children's book editor, is the author of the National Book Award nominee A Tangle of Knots, as well as Lost in the Sun, and Absolutely Almost. She also writes novels for teenagers, under the pseudonym, Isla Neal. Writing he

Sharon Draper

Jan 10th, 2017 29m 28s

Sharon Draper, educator, and award-winning author, makes a return visit to the Fairfax Network. Her newest book "Stella by Starlight" received the National Council of Teachers of English 2016 Charlotte Huck Award. Selected as one of New York Ti

John Grisham

Jan 3rd, 2017 29m 58s

With over 30 novels in print, John Grisham’s top selling books include "The Firm," "A Time to Kill," "The Runaway Jury," and "The Pelican Brief." Now, Grisham is creating a court room drama series for middle school readers featuring Theodore Bo

Loki Mulholland

Dec 29th, 2016 29m 53s

In 2013, Loki Mulholland produced An Ordinary Hero, a documentary about his mother’s life as a civil rights activist. Joan Trumpauer Mulholland’s story, told in that award-winning film, is now a nonfiction book for children, She Stood for Freed

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