7940 Liberty Rd N\, Powell\, OH 43065
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7940 Liberty Rd N\, Powell\, OH 43065
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A storyteller and dynamic speaker\, Neal S husterman will discuss writing at the beginning and the positive influence of school and teachers on his life. Join us at the Olentangy Liberty Midd le School for this free\, after-hours event for the entire community.
\ nWhen registrations are full\ , please add your name to the waitlist to receive updates and information regarding the visit and potential additional seat openings.
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Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.
\nPresentation: 7:00 p.m.
\nBook Signing: 8: 00 p.m.
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\nNeal Shusterman is the \ ;New York Times \;best-selling author of over thirty novels f or children\, teens\, and adults. \; He won the 2015 National Book Awa rd for Young People&rsquo\;s Literature for \;Challenger Deep-and his novel\, \;Scythe\, \;was a 2017 Michae l L. Printz Honor book\, and is in development with Universal Studios as a feature film. \; His novel\, \;Unwind\, \;has b ecome part of the literary canon in many school districts across the count ry - and has won more than thirty domestic and international awards. Shust erman is currently co-writing the pilot episode of Netflix&rsquo\;s adapti on of his &ldquo\;timely\, speculative thought experiment in perspective\, privilege\, and identity&rdquo\; (KIRKUS)\, \;Game Changer< /a>\, \;while his harrowing tale of survival\, \;Dry \, \;is in development at Paramount Pictures. His most recent thriller \, \;Roxy\, \;which was co-written with his son Jarr od\, \; &ldquo\;portrays the opioid crisis in a way older YA readers c an feel and understand&rdquo\; (Booklist). \;
\nShusterman has a lso received awards from organizations such as the International Reading A ssociation\, and the American Library Association\, and has garnered a myr iad of state and local awards across the country. \;His talents range from film directing\, to writing music and stage plays\, and has even trie d his hand at creating games.
\nShusterman has earned a reputation a s a storyteller and dynamic speaker. As a speaker\, he is in constant dema nd at schools and conferences. Degrees in both psychology and drama give h im a unique approach to writing\, and his novels deal with topics that app eal to adults as well as teens\, weaving true-to-life characters into sens itive and riveting issues\, and binding it all together with a unique and entertaining sense of humor. Neal lives in Jacksonville\, Florida\, but sp ends much of his time traveling the world speaking\, and signing books for readers.
\n\nBooks will be sold on-site by \;Beanbag Books. \ ;Email Beanbag Books \;fo r advanced sales of the book. \;
\n\nT his presentation is given in partnership with the Delaware County District Library\, Delaware City Schools\, Olentangy Liberty Middle School\, Beanb ag Books\, and the Friends of the Library.
\n\nFor more infor mation on this Speaker please visit www.simonspeakers.com. \;
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