Meet the Author: Kelly Barnhill

Newbery award-winning writer Kelly Barnhill will discuss her book The Girl Who Drank the Moon, which is on the Sunshine State Young Readers Award list for 2017–18. Barnhill, who lives in Minnesota, has written four middle grade novels, including The Witch’s Boy, The Mostly True Story of Jack and Iron Hearted Violet. She received the World Fantasy Award for her book The Unlicensed Magician. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Registration recommended.  Ages 9–14. See page 25 for an interview with the author.