We regret that this event with Nicola Yoon has been postponed. ALL Glenbard Parent Series programs are postponed until further notice. We apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Nicola Yoon’s books Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star skyrocketed to the top of the New York Times bestseller list, and were awarded as National Book finalists for Yong People’s Literature. Both novels have been made into major motion pictures.
Born in Jamica and a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in engineering Yoon became a writer after the birth of her daughter and her desire to have her daughter and other young multiracial youth see themselves in the pages of popular books. Yoon is associated with the We Need Diverse Books organization, with a mission to increase diversity, promote the representation of diversity in literature and honors the lives of all young people. .
“Everything, Everything” is about the thrill and heartbreak that happens when someone breaks out of his/her shell to do crazy, sometimes death-defying things for love. “The Sun Is Also a Star” is a hopeful examination of self- determination, family, and identity.
Nicola Yoon is a recipient of the John Steptoe Award for New Talent In her acceptance remarks, Ms. Yoon spoke of how books for young readers can (and need to) be mirrors. “When I was growing up, I didn’t see a lot of characters that looked like me,” she said. “I didn’t know that my interior life mattered….” It’s important to recognize that “we are more than a stereotype. We are more than the struggle. We get to have joy.”
This event is open to the public. Students are encouraged to attend. Glenbard North students will hear Yoon during the day.
Continuing professional development units are available.
Printable Flyer for our Young Adult Author Event with Nicola Yoon (PDF) HERE
