Renowned Irish Author, Michael Scott, speaks to students at Cortez Elementary on Monday, May 21^st. His highly anticipated book, The Alchemyst, was published the day after.

The author signs copies of The Alchemyst.

Speaking to Newman fifth and sixth graders. The author of over 100 books, Mr. Scott described the life of a writer and the importance of reading.

Lunch in the library with the author. On the menu: Pizza.

Eagle Canyon students had provided a comfortable chair – had the author chosen to sit down. Beginning a national tour promoting his new book, Chino Valley Unified School District was the first school district on his schedule. He had flown in from Hawaii the day before.