Last week, I got a chance to speak about my book to students
at my old high school. Needless to say, it was a blast talking to hundreds of
kids about Between Two Fires, and how I had once been sitting in the
very same seats they’re in now. A couple of my old teachers were still there as
well!
The students asked some really great questions about books
and writing, but some of the funniest questions occurred when they asked me
about what my grades had been and what some of their teachers were like when I had
them. It was a little surreal, but definitely a lot of fun recalling my years
there and how it can seem at once like yesterday, but also a while ago. What
really stood out for me though, was the overwhelming fact that so many kids are
genuinely interested in reading and writing, and that the arts are alive and
well in the hearts and minds of young students.
I spoke for about four hours straight, as they kept sending in
classes two at a time to the school library where I spoke. Today my voice has
still not recovered (I’ve had four speaking events in the last week alone), but
it’s all of a good cause. Of all the great places I’ve spoken on my book tour
so far, talking to students at my former high school has definitely been one of
the highlights.
No comments:
Post a Comment