Author and Pace Academy Alumnus Trip Hughes Returns to His Alma Mater

Staff Report

On Sept. 18, author, illustrator and Pace Academy alumnus Trip Hughes ’91 spent the morning with the school’s Pre-First students reading Hornswoggle, a children’s book he wrote and illustrated.

In the book, a young girl finds a mysterious shop where she acquires a dragon egg. All attempts to help the dragon learn to fly fail as she discovers that not everyone’s gifts are the same, and a deep friendship is born.

In addition to the readings, Hughes answered students’ questions about the inspiration behind the story and the process of writing a book. Hughes graciously donated a signed copy of Hornswoggle to the Pace Academy Lower School Library.

Photo: Hornswoggle author Trip Hughes reads his book to Pace Academy Pre-First students.