After School Author Event at Griffin Bay Books
Posted November 11, 2014 at 5:40 am by Tim Dustrude
The Problem of Not Being Scared of Monsters by Dan Richards
Come and meet children’s author Dan Richards for a special after school event for children and parents at Griffin Bay Bookstore on Tuesday, November 18, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. “I love telling stories and talking about the craft of writing. School visits make me happy.” And he’s doing just that, visiting three Friday Harbor schools on November 17 and 18:
- Friday Harbor Elementary School
- Paidea School
- Stillpoint School
Dan is eager to tell some stories and sign copies of his debut children’s book.
“The Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters” is Dan Richards’ first picture book and comes from his years of research: checking under beds, peeking into closets and chasing after things that go bump in the night.
You might not know it, but you’re lucky if you’re scared of monsters. Our hero is not scared at all. Which complicates things. What’s a boy to do with a cast of misbehaving monsters? Is there really a problem with not being scared of monsters?
The School Library Journal gives The Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters kudos and says:
“Intrepid monster lovers will delight in reading again and again this list of irksome consequences of being friendly with these creatures.”
Illustrated by Robert Neubecker Ages 4—8, PreK—3
About the Author
Dan Richards has been using his imagination since childhood to write poetry, songs and stories. In 2010 he graduated from the University of Washington Writing for Children Program where he wrote his debut picture book: The Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters.
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