Hudson Valley YA Society: TAMORA PIERCE

THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COME ALONG ON SUNDAY - AND IF THERE'S ROOM ONCE EVERYONE REGISTERED IS ADMITTED - WE'LL BE HAPPY TO SQUEEZE YOU IN! ------------------------- MEET TAMORA PIERCE, THE #1 _NEW YORK TIMES_ BESTSELLING AUTHOR WHO IS LEGEND HERSELF WITH HER HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NUMAIRE CHRONICLES BOOK 1 - TEMPESTS AND SLAUGHTER! PRE-ORDER THE BOOK NOW! [http://www.oblongbooks.com/book/9780375847110] Arram Draper is on the path to becoming one of the realm's most powerful mages. The youngest student in his class at the Imperial University of Carthak, he has a Gift with unlimited potential for greatness--and for attracting trouble. At his side are his two best friends: Varice, a clever girl with an often-overlooked talent, and Ozorne, the "leftover prince" with secret ambitions. Together, these three friends forge a bond that will one day shape kingdoms. And as Ozorne gets closer to the throne and Varice gets closer to Arram's heart, Arram realizes that one day_--soon_--he will have to decide where his loyalties truly lie. "TAMORA PIERCE...is a pillar, an icon, and an inspiration. Cracking open one of her marvelous novels always feels like coming home."--SARAH J. MAAS, #1 _NEW YORK TIMES_ BESTSELLING AUTHOR "TAMORA PIERCE DIDN'T JUST BLAZE A TRAIL. Her heroines cut a swath through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy...PIERCE IS THE REAL LIONESS, and we're all just running to keep pace."--LEIGH BARDUGO, #1 _NEW YORK TIMES_ BESTSELLING AUTHOR TAMORA PIERCE [http://www.tamora-pierce.net/] is the #1 _New York Times _bestselling author of over eighteen novels set in the fantasy realm of Tortall. She first captured the imagination of readers with her debut novel, _Alanna: The First Adventure_. Since then, her bestselling and award-winning titles have pushed the boundaries of fantasy and young adult novels to introduce readers to a rich world populated by strong, believable heroines. She has been the guest of honor at numerous conventions, and her books have been translated into many languages and are available on audio. She is the winner of the Romantic Times Book Reviews Career Achievement Award, the Skylark Edward E. Smith Memorial Award for Imaginative Fiction, and the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her "significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature." Pierce lives in Syracuse, New York, with her husband, Tim, and their cats, birds, and occasional rescued wildlife. Visit her at TamoraPierce.com and follow her on Twitter at @TamoraPierce.