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‘Book Thief’ Author Markus Zusak Visits Darien High School

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Markus Zusak, author of the international bestselling book, The Book Thief, shared personal stories and insights about being an author with Darien High School (DHS) students. Zusak, who lives in Sydney, Australia, presented with a combination of  humor and seriousness about writing to more than 600 students in attendance in the school’s auditorium last week. “When you are a writer, you basically hate yourself all the time. You always have doubt hanging around your shoulders,” said Zusak. “There is only a 1 in 1,000 chance when you are a writer that you will ever be published.

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Markus Zusak 3-12-16

Markus Zusak, Author of ‘The Book Thief’ Visits Darien on Monday

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Barrett Bookstore is pleased to welcome Markus Zusak to Darien on Monday, March 14, as part of his ten city tour to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the publication of The Book Thief, the international bestseller that has reached over 10 million readers.  

Mr. Zusak will address the students at Darien High School.  The book has been a staple, both in the Darien school curriculum and on summer reading recommended lists. “Darien High School is thrilled that our students will have the opportunity to meet such a popular and highly acclaimed author,” says Jackie Bennett, librarian at the school. Following this event, Zusak will sign copies of the special hardcover 10thAnniversary edition at Barrett Bookstore, 314 Heights Road, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
This keepsake version contains 14 pages of bonus content including marked-up manuscript pages, original sketches and pages from Zusak’s writing notebook, as well as a letter from the author and a new jacket. The public is welcome and copies of the new edition are available for pre-order at Barrett Bookstore.