Claire Legrand: A Virtual Author Event - Wed., Sept. 16 @ 6pm

New York Times bestselling author, Claire Legrand, is well known for her darkly magical stories that appeal to adult, teen and tween readers. Legrand will discuss her path to becoming a writer, share humorous anecdotes, and talk about finding inspiration, owning your voice, living with mental illness, and fostering empathy. Her presentation will conclude with a short reading and Q&A.* All attendees will be entered in a drawing for a signed copy of her book.* You must register here to receive link to the virtual presentation.

**The event is presented in partnership with Labyrinth Books. Signed Books will be available for purchase.
Claire Legrand's works include, Sawkill Girls, a young adult horror and a 2018 Bram Stoker Award finalist and a 2019 Lambda Literary Award finalist. The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls, one of the New York Public Library’s 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing. Some Kind of Happiness, a middle grade novel about mental illness, family secrets, and the power of storytelling, a 2017 Edgar Award Nominee. Claire’s latest middle grade novel, Foxheart, is a classic fantasy-adventure and a 2016 Junior Library Guild selection.Her well known, Furyborn, an epic fantasy novel for young adults, debuted at #4 on the New York Times bestseller list, and is the first book in the Empirium Trilogy. The next book in the series, Kingsbane, was also an instant New York Times bestseller. The final book in the series, Lightbringer, releases next month on October 13, 2020.