Tuesday October 12th, 7:00PM Young Adult Author: Cecil Castellucci
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Cecil Castellucci |
Cecil Castellucci has published four contemporary novels for young adults, Beige, The Queen of Cool and Boy Proof. She also wrote the graphic novels The PLAIN Janes and Janes in Love illustrated by Jim Rugg, which was the launch title for DC Comics Minx line. She has had numerous short stories published in various places including Strange Horizons, The Eternal Kiss, Geektastic (which she co-edited) and Interfictions 2. Her books have been on ALA's BBYA, Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, Great Graphic Novels for Teens lists, as well as the NYPL Books for the Teen Age and Amelia Bloomer list. Upcoming 2010 books include a new contemporary YA novel Rose Sees Red and a picture book Grandma's Gloves. She is currently working on two new novels First Day on Earth and The Year of the Beasts, both genre! In addition to writing books, she writes plays, operas, makes movies, does performance pieces and occasionally rocks out. For more information go to www.misscecil.com Please join us to meet and greet Ms. Castellucci for an exciting evening.