Makiia Lucier's Author Visit

This year's visit with young adult author, Makiia Lucier, took place virtually on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Lucier discussed her first novel, A Death Struck Year, which takes place in Portland, Oregon, in 1918, during the Spanish influenza epidemic. Seventeen-year-old Cleo leaves behind the comfort of her boarding school to work for the Red Cross. Published in 2016, the cover is hauntingly appropriate for this school year dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. 

Lucier also discussed her Tower of Winds series. We have both Isle of Blood and Stone and Song of the Abyss available for checkout in the school library. Lucier answered students' questions on her inspirations, writing, research, favorite books, and gave advice to aspiring writers. We have a digital recording of the visit for any students and staff that would like to watch it. Just send a request to Mrs. Stack.