Read ‘n’ Feed with Author David Lubar
After earning a college degree in philosophy from Rutgers University, David Lubar spent several years as a video game designer. His efforts include games for the Atari 2600 and Nintendo Game Boy platforms.
Nowadays, David is an author of dozens of books for kids and young adults. His latest offering is the highly acclaimed Hidden Talents. In the book, a young Martin Anderson is sent off to a new school where he struggles with authority, finds trouble making friends, and copes with angry parents.
To learn more about David Lubar and his works, check out his web site www.DavidLubar.com.
After reading the Cadet report below, please visit our Photo Gallery to see some snapshots from the event.
Cadet Report from Read ‘n’ Feed 2009
David Lubar's Hidden Talents
On March 11, 2009, Anderson Public Library held what they call a “Read and Feed.” The purpose of the event was to bring middle school teens together to listen to the author of Hidden Talents, David Lubar. Students and teachers in the Anderson School Corporation were invited to go. English teachers gave out a free copy of the book to any student who said they would come to the event. I believed that this would be a great opportunity to listen to an author speak. I would also be able to get my book signed, what an offer! Free pizza, a free book, and free entertainment from a famous author!
When I arrived at the room where we would listen to Mr. Lubar speak, I saw some familiar faces. I went and sat with the people from my school, Anderson Preparatory Academy. Everyone got up to get pizza and, after most were finished, Miss Terrell, the teen director for the library introduced David Lubar. He began to talk about how when he was in school he never really thought of becoming a writer. It wasn't until college, when he read a capturing short story that he realized what a cool job writers had. When he started to write, he found that he had almost a “hidden talent” for it.
Mr. Lubar first presented us with some of the videogames he had designed. This was an unexpected and pleasant surprise for most of the crowd. It was definitely a good way to start off the evening. After explaining how lucky we are to have better, and more improved game systems, he read us a short story. This led him into talking about his writing. He showed us slides of all his book covers and went (a little) into his writing process. Even though most of the people in the room were readers, he was still able to maintain our attention with humorous statements here and there.
Overall, the presentation was very informative and entertaining. We were able to ask Mr. Lubar any questions we had towards the end. Finally, when it was time to leave, and for the ones who brought their books, Mr. Lubar got to sign them. I'm very glad I was privileged to get to go to Anderson Public Library's “Read and Feed.” I learned a lot and had a great time listening to Mr. Lubar speak. I hope there is another soon. Thank you Anderson Public Library!
by Alexandra Zard, 8th grade
