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Young Adult/New Adult Northwest Summer Book Tour

Meet an exciting group of local young adult authors as they talk about writing, publishing, and how they use their books to address important issues like these in an entertaining way:

Online Security: Teens & social media go hand-in-hand, but keeping them safe can be a parent’s greatest worry. Catfish by Nina Foxx tackles this topic in a story both parents and their teens can enjoy.

Emotional & Physical Abuse in Dating: Ava O’Shay takes on this difficult issue in her book, Entrusted, and examines how to cultivate self-esteem in the midst of recovery.

Bullying, Peer Pressure, & Fitting In: It’s in the news all the time, but something most teens don’t like to talk about. T.M. Franklin takes a unique look at how one boy deals with it in How to Get Ainsley Bishop to Fall in Love with You.

Imagination in Education: Educator S.L. Whyte knows first-hand how important imagination and creativity are for kids and teens, so why are they so often left at the wayside in traditional education? Her book, Stelladaur: Finding Tir Na Nog, is her answer to this important need.

Whether you’re looking for ways to get your teen to read or are a teen yourself - are an avid reader or an aspiring writer - this panel discussion promises to be lively, entertaining, and informative. Bring your questions and get ready to find some great new books!

 

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