Last weekend, after an amazing Thanksgiving with family and friends, I joined readers and friends at two local bookstores to wrap up the tour with some appearances close to home.
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From the Atlantis Lost Book Tour
I’m more than halfway through the book tour for Atlantis Lost – and what an adventure it has been! I’ve been to 6 cities in 5 states and have been thrilled to meet so many of you and sign your books.
Atlantis Lost Book Tour!
I’m very happy to share that the third book in my Atlantis Saga, Atlantis Lost, is coming to bookstores everywhere on November 8th. In honor of this final installment in the tale of the mysterious, magical island, I’ll be visiting independent bookstores across the United States to do readings, signings, and of course — my favorite part of any book tour — to meet all of you!
Inspiring Change Makers
Nature and young people are my most powerful sources of inspiration. Both share that wondrous ability to transform—both as individuals and as forces affecting the wider world. When I’m hiking on the Mesa Trail above Chatauqua or traversing the western slope of Colorado, I’ve found that nature is a wonderful friend, brilliant teacher, powerful healer and true inspiration. And young people, to my delight, can play all those roles, as well.
Outstanding Young Leaders: Announcing the Winners of the 2016 Barron Prize
The Barron Prize is about celebrating some of those real heroes in our communities: young people with deeply valuable inner qualities such as compassion, perseverance, and humility, whose work to improve their communities can inspire others.
Kids Find the Magic at Merlin Camp!
Eleven young wizards joined the camp counselors from Boulder Bookstore and Boulder Public Library for a week-long day camp full of activities and learning based on the legends of Merlin.
Join Me On My May Book Tour
I’m excited to announce my upcoming tour celebrating the release of my two newest books — The Wisdom of Merlin which was released in March and the latest book in the Atlantis Saga, Atlantis in Peril, available on May 5th.
A Letter to My Readers in China
In advance of the publication of The Merlin Saga in China at the end of this month, I wrote the following letter for my Chinese readers. If you’re in China or you enjoy reading in Mandarin Chinese, I hope you’ll consider picking up these new editions.
Halloween Costume Contest Winners!
Inspired by the many great costumes of my kids, a few weeks ago I held a Halloween Costume Contest on my Facebook page. There were so many fantastic, magical costumes, I wanted to highlight the winners of the various categories
Inspiring Youth To Make A Difference:Announcing The 2014 Barron Prize Winners
Every year the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes turns the spotlight on twenty-five remarkable young people: kids who have stepped out and done something truly heroic.