“I look like a jockey standing next to you.” – Mike Lupica
Mike Lupica’s great to have speak with your students. A big thanks go to the folks at Phoenix Book Company for making it happen.
He didn’t spend too much time hyping his new book, which I appreciate. He told the story of how he started writing YA books and his inspiration from his own children. You can tell that he loves sports and has a love for the game, no matter which one it is. Something that he emphasized was that in sports, you get knocked down a lot. Many people get knocked down. It’s the people that get back up that show the heroics.
He also explained that one reason people love sports so much is that you can’t go to Blockbuster and rent tonight’s game. It’s unscripted, it’s unpredictable, and that resonates with people because it echoes life.
It was cool to hear him say that Hero
I enjoyed hosting Mike Lupica and I know the kids found it worthwhile, as well. He said that every one of the students had a novel in them and I hope that some will be encouraged to take up writing, whether academically or in a professional setting.
Hi Brian,
Our school is interested in inviting Mike Lupica for an author visit. How did you arrange yours?
Thank you
Janet Yunghans
Librarian, Hess School
Mays Landing, NJ