YA Author Visits Sixth Graders

On Monday, September 29th, fantasy author T.A. Barron visited the sixth grade to share his tales of Arthur, Merlin, and dragons. Barron’s most well-known series begins with The Lost Years of Merlin, where he imagines the famous wizard’s youth and adolescence.

The Colorado native regaled the students with booktalks and anecdotes about his family. For example, the children were surprised to discover that all of Barron’s own five children are named after mountains! Barron also discussed with the students the topic of heroism and what qualities make a hero. After a presentation in Frank and Margaret’s room, the sixth graders trooped downstairs for a book signing in the library of Barron’s newest title, Merlin’s Dragon. Books of Wonder was on hand to provide copies of Barron’s work, and T.A. Barron signed books and graciously posed for pictures with a few of his biggest fans. I encourage you to talk to your sixth grader about their author visit. We own his entire body of work in the 6th Avenue library, so come and check them out! They make wonderful read aloud choices.