The Reading Post

“The Reading Post” is a multi-feature blog of the Victoria Public Library. Topics for discussion/blogging include:

What are you reading?
Discussions of literature
Library programs
Teen literary activities
Children’s reading
Computers & their impact on our literary lives
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NOVEMBER 12, 2008

Rick Riordan at the Texas Book Festival

As I mentioned a couple of days ago, I just returned from the Texas Book Festival, the Texas homage to books, authors and literacy held annually in Austin on the grounds of the State Capitol.

My favorite "Young Adult Author Moment" was meeting Rick Riordan. Mr. Riordan is a wonderful author of both adult and young adult fiction. He is also extremely engaging, very approachable, and great fun to talk with. As his roots are in San Antonio, many of his books have an authentic south Texas flavor and all are very readable.

His latest young adult novels, the Percy Jackson series are all available at the Victoria Public Library.

Above is a picture of Rick Riordan taken at the Texas Book Festival.

posted by Ruth Dahlstrom

Category: Texas Book Festival

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