You've read the books, now hear the authors!

Have you ever wondered how your favorite authors come up with their ideas?
How long it takes them to write a book?
How it makes them feel to see their work on library shelves?
Here's your chance to ask!

Free programs, space is limited. RSVP by clicking on the event date or email teens@carnegielibrary.org. For more information or to register groups, please call 412.578.2599.

March 11, 2010
7:00 PM
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Allegheny
1230 Federal St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Coe Booth

Coe Booth was born and raised in the Bronx, New York and spent her childhood reading, writing, taking dancing lessons, and (of course!) playing double dutch. She has a master's degree in psychology, and has worked as a counselor for teenagers and families in crisis situations in New York City. In 2003, she returned to graduate school at The New School in New York City and earned an MFA in creative writing. In 2006, Coe's first novel TYRELL was published, and it won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature. Her second novel KENDRA was published in 2008 and was selected as one of the American Library Association's Best Books for Young Adults. She is currently working on the sequel to TYRELL. Learn more at www.coebooth.com.

April 28, 2010
7:00 PM
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main
4400 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

(Ford-Mateer Classroom, near rear portal entrance)

Lisa McMann

Lisa McMann is the New York Times bestselling author of paranormal teen books WAKE and FADE. Her third book, GONE, is the conclusion to the WAKE trilogy and is scheduled for release in February, 2010. The trilogy revolves around seventeen-year-old Janie Hannagan who gets sucked into other people's dreams and nightmares. Plus, there's a hot guy.

Lisa grew up in Michigan and lived there until 2004. Now she lives in the Phoenix area with her husband, two kids, dog and cat. Read more about Lisa at www.lisamcmann.com or find her on Facebook, MySpace, or Twitter to keep up with all the news about the WAKE trilogy and other books in the works, including her next young adult thriller, CRYER'S CROSS, coming spring 2011.