Battelle Author Series

for Kids and Teens

Join us for talks with engaging authors who write amazing books for kids and teens, free and open to all at Main Library.
For Teens

Sabaa Tahir

A professional author since 2015 and a journalist before that, Sabaa’s books have sold more than a million copies, are New York Times and international bestsellers, and have been honored by TIME Magazine on a list of the 100 best fantasy books of all time. She joins us to share her story.

Read more about the author here.

Sunday, Dec. 6 | 10-11 a.m.
Reading Room
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave.

Special thanks to Lynne and Martyn Redgrave for their support of this event.  

For Kids

Kate DiCamillo

On Thursday, Oct. 10, Kate DiCamillo captivated over 400 students (and teachers) in our Reading Room at Main Library. Her love of reading and learning shone through as she shared her writing process, encouraged students to write and celebrated teachers who read aloud to their students.

Kate DiCamillo is one of America’s most beloved storytellers. She is a former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and a two-time Newbery Medalist. Read more about the author here.

Thursday, Oct. 10 | 10 a.m.
Reading Room
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave.
Columbus Metropolitan Library offers events and programs for customers of all ages. Battelle’s generous gift to the Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation helps make it possible for the library to host additional author talks and programs for kids and teens that encourage a lifelong love of reading. Our goal is to host diverse, nationally recognized authors at Main Library. These programs are free and open to all.