After a morning spent exploring the exhibit hall and collecting some great reads, I made my way to the Marriott for the Scholastic’s Reader’s Theater event at 11:30. The room was packed, with a buzz in the air as we all awaited what promised to be a special literary experience. The event didn’t disappoint. Five incredible authors took the stage and entertained us with a live reading of excerpts from their books. The atmosphere was electric, and the audience was hooked. Here’s a quick rundown of the authors and their works that were featured: It’s hard to put into words just how wonderful the experience was. Not only did these authors bring their stories to life, but those of their peers. They didn’t just read their books; they performed them. The genres spanned from supernatural fantasy and dystopian fiction to realistic and historical narratives. One of the highlights for me…
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Creative Play at the Library
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#alaac16: Authors Performing Readers’ Theater
What do you get when you put David Shannon, Mary GrandPre, Alan Gratz, Raina Telgemeier, Christine Kendall, and Jordan Sonnenblick all on stage together? Some pretty intensely funny, and dramatic, book readings.