Some of you may already know of the influence My So-Called Life had on my approach to storytelling, especially while writing Thirteen Reasons Why. The tone of that show was constantly in mind while writing that book. I played the soundtrack repeatedly to set the right atmosphere. There's even a subtle tribute to MSCL after one of the party scenes.
So I was so excited to share the same in-flight recycled air, from L.A. to Chicago, with Tom Irwin, the man who played Graham Chase!
My first speaking engagement was at Hinsdale South High School. When I first arrived, I was shown a very cool poster designed for the library.
Then I spoke in the auditorium. I always love hearing what students come up with to introduce me. Sometimes, as was the case here, they give 13 reasons why they're excited to have an author visit.
Then I spoke at Burr Ridge Middle School.
I always enjoy the Q&A portion of presentations, especially when someone asks a question I've never been asked before. For example, a question about the number of times Clay "hurls" in my book!
In the evening, I spoke at Indian Prairie Public Library.
After my presenation, students accepted awards for entering the 7th Annual Write-On Cool Compositions Contest. Andrew Salgado gave the awards for songwriting, and I gave the awards for short story and poetry.
Thank you, Sarah, for organizing these wonderful events (and letting me steal some of these pics!).
Of course, I couldn't leave the area without grabbing a Chicago dog at the airport.
Yes, I tried to add Chicago dog into the title of this post, but I couldn't make it work. And yes, that disappoints me very much.
4 comments:
That is so cool, I LOVE My So-Called Life! I'll need to go reread 13 Reasons Why just to spot the tribute!
Great pictures, looks like a very fun and rewarding time :).
Sigh!! Hinsdale's my home town! So happy it was good to you.
Thanks again Jay for everything! It was so much fun!! :)
Do you have anything new on the 13 Reasons Why movie, I can't wait for it to come out!
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