![]() Central Blvd., OrlandoĬost: Admission is free. The book signing, featuring all the authors, runs from 3 to 4:45 p.m. Author Jonathan Maberry (“Rot & Ruin”) gives the closing keynote at 2 p.m. Author Adam Silvera (“More Happy Than Not”) gives the keynote at 10 a.m. What: A daylong event celebrating local and national writers ![]() “I think my young-adult novels are very accessible to and 40 “I try not to dumb anything down,” he said. He writes as much for adults as for young readers. “If it’s adults, they’ll probably want to talk about how they can get published in the genre.” “If it’s kids, they’ll probably want to talk about specific books,” he said. The topics will depend on the audience, Bloor said. Bloor said he’s looking for his big break and trying to get the plays to the right producer.īut he’s looking forward to Saturday’s panel, which he will share with authors Taryn Souders (“How to (Almost) Ruin Your Summer”) and Wendy Mills (“All We Have Left”). Edward Bloor uses show more content Paul’s old school, Lake Windsor Downs Middle, got attacked from a giant sinkhole that destroyed classrooms. Or won’t.’’ Edward Bloor expresses the themes of seeing and truth in each part of the book. His second play, “Fireside Chats,” is about President Franklin Roosevelt. On page 4 of the book, Paul says, I can see everything. The first, “Centennial,” brings students of today together with those from the World War I era. Who knows Paul might even become a hero Edward Bloor's debut novel sparkles with wit, authenticity, unexpected plot twists, and heart. In Tangerine, even a blind, geeky, alien freak can become cool. No one ever listens to Paul, though-until the family moves to Tangerine. ![]() Edward Bloor raises some important questions about the connection. His last two books - “Summer of Smoke” and “Candlemas Eve” - were self-published and focused on racism in New Jersey. He can see the lies his parents and brother live out, day after day. books against a book also concerned with ( among other things ) boys and sports, Tangerine. More kids than we’re willing to recognize are looking at our books for that reason, to see what normal is, to get out of a bad situation.” I read books to see how normal people live. A modern-day classic underdog story to share with middle graders alongside such favorites as Wonder, Holes, and Bridge to Terabithia. “Like a lot of kids, I was in a very uncertain family situation. “When I was a young reader I looked upon books to learn how to behave in the world,” he said. There’s money to be made, but there’s also citizens to be made in that genre.”īloor said he has been guided by a moral compass in his writing. It’s something teachers and parents work on. “The key thing about young-adult lit is you’re trying to create readers. He tries not to repeat himself, but he aims all his books at young adults. Edward Bloor's Tangerine, don't interest as many readers now. “That’s how I got someone to read ‘Tangerine.’ That’s the whole key - to get someone inside to look at your book,” he said.Īlong the way he has written a thriller (“Crusader”), a satire (“Story Time”) and science fiction (“Taken”). books with dated, unappealing covers in favor of more inviting editions. “What I wanted for Paul, he has the ability to see people in another way,” Bloor said.īloor worked for 30 years in the publishing industry.
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