Category: Author Visits

We are so excited it’s November. Why? Because Ellen Hopkins, that’s why!

November brings with it the remarkable opportunity to meet, listen to and speak with the New York Times bestselling author of 14 young adult novels.

If you are familiar with Ms. Hopkins’ works, we know you are as excited as we are. If not, let me tell you why you should be.

Ms. Hopkins’ brutally honest portrayals of drug addiction, suicide and sexual abuse have gotten her books both banned and chosen as required reading in high schools and drug court programs.

She writes in verse, like Homer, but a bit more relatable….proof that it is not the quantity of words that paints the pictures, but the quality. If the contest was “paint the most vivid visual imagery in the fewest words possible,” Ms. Hopkins would win every time.

Ms. Hopkins wants to meet you and speak with you. She writes these evocative novels because she wants to evoke conversation about these heavy and important topics, topics that need to be talked about, that need to have a bright light shined on their dark corners.

So, if you are in high school, don’t be absent November 14. Ms. Hopkins will be at your school ready to connect with you. If you are not in high school, don’t fret. She will be here at the library that evening at 7 pm. Join us and be ready to be inspired, motivated and moved.

The Library will have several of Ms. Hopkins’ titles available for purchase and signing, at the low price of $10 for a paperback book. You may purchase books at either of the high school visits, or at the public program on November 14. Books will also be available at the CCPL Teen Room from November 12 through 15.

The end is near! Though there is still time to read a Jennifer Nielsen book!

From February 20-22 at our local junior high schools, catch our visiting New York Times bestselling author, Jennifer A. Nielsen! Jennifer, the author of historical fictions such as Resistance and A Night Divided, will be visiting 8^th grade classes at your school soon.  For those who are fans of books that take you to whole new worlds, Jennifer is also the author of the Mark of the Thief and Traitor’s Game series!

Anyone who loves reading, writing, history, fantasy, or just wants to pick an author’s brain will enjoy her presentations.

For those who may miss Jennifer at school, join us at Campbell County Public Library Friday, February 22 at 6:30 pm in the Wyoming Room for a presentation by the author!

If you are interested in purchasing a book, a selection of Jennifer Nielsen’s books will be available for purchase and autograph at all events throughout the week.

See you there!

About the author:

Jennifer A. Nielsen is a Youth Author from Utah who most enjoys writing fantasy and historic fiction. She particularly enjoys writing historical fiction, as seen in Resistance and A Night Divided. She also particularly enjoys writing about characters who are rebellious and strong in the face of oppression. Capturing important messages in characters facing hardship, there’s a Jennifer Nielsen book to capture all ages of readers.

For more information on Jennifer A. Nielsen visit her website at http://jennielsen.com/