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.

October 21, 2009 7:00 PM Carnegie Museums Ford-Mateer Classroom (basement, near back Portal Entrance of Main Library) 4400 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 D.J. MacHale Author of the insanely popular Pendragon Adventures, a ten-book series about a 14 year old guy forced to travel through time and space to save the world(s), D.J. MacHale is also well known for his work in film and television. He produced the Nickelodeon series Are You Afraid of the Dark as well as the Discovery Kids series Flight 29 Down. He lives in California with his wife, daughter, and four-legged friends.

November 18, 2009 7:00 PM Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Lauren Myracle New York Times bestselling author Lauren Myracle's teen books run the gamut from novels written entirely in IMs (ttyl, ttfn, l8r, g8r), to collaborative novels written with other authors (Let it Snow, How to be Bad), to chilling supernatural thrillers (Bliss). She is a strong supporter of intellectual freedom, a mother of three, her favorite breakfast is Dr. Pepper and a Jimmy Dean microwavable sausage-and-biscuit, and her middle name is Ellen. More information can be found at http://www.laurenmyracle.com.