Ms. Collins’ AP Language and Composition class met with Dave Eggers at an event hosted by the Aspen Institute. Students had all read excerpts of Eggers’ book The Circle. Juniors Kyra Redman and Madison Childs had a chance to comment on the theme of childhood and independence in his stories, and sophomore Maya Woods-Arthur asked Eggers about writing introductions. Eggers spoke about his new book, Heroes of the Frontier, and gave students copies. He also talked about his nonprofit writing center, 826. In the upper school and middle school, English teachers often organize author visits or trips to see writers speak to give students special insight into the inspiration, motivation and challenges faced by writers.
From the Writer’s Mouth
