Author Adam Gidwitz recently hit the road to present Max in the Land of Lies, the second book in his middle grade duology that started with Max in the House of Spies. Gidwitz traveled to nine cities to meet readers at five public events and spoke with students at 14 schools. Here are the highlights from his travels.
On February 22, Gidwitz kicked off the tour with a launch event at Brooklyn Heights Public Library, in partnership with Books Are Magic. Here, Gidwitz gives a presentation about the book and its historical influences.
Bookmarks in Winston-Salem, N.C. welcomed Gidwitz for his event on February 27, where he gave a presentation and signed copies of his books for readers.
On March 4, Gidwitz made his way to Basha Elementary School in Chandler, Ariz., for a school visit in partnership with Changing Hands Bookstore. Here, Gidwitz (back row, c.) with students as they show off their books.
Booksellers from Pages/A Bookstore in Manhattan Beach, Calif., give Gidwitz a warm welcome before his event on March 5.
Excited readers line up for Gidwitz’s book signing at the Doylestown Bookshop in Doylestown, Pa., on March 7.
Young readers at the Doylestown Bookshop following Gidwitz’s presentation.