Blue Balliett, author of six books for young readers, visited OMS on Thursday. In her presentation, she explained to the third, fourth, and fifth graders, that she likes to write about things that she is curious about or wonders about. Students were especially interested in her description of her new novel, Pieces and Players, that tells the story of a very sensational art theft in which 13 items were stolen from a museum. Her fiction novel was based on a true art theft that took place 25 years ago. A group of 17 students had a chance to personally meet with Mrs. Balliett before the school presentation. They earned the opportunity by reading one of her books and writing a question for the author. In that more personal setting, those students asked Mrs. Balliett their questions and learned a little more about her writing process.
The LMC still has copies of Mrs. Balliett's autographed books for sale. They will be available until Thursday, April 30. Order forms can be picked up in the LMC or downloaded from this link on the blog.
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