Q&A With Todd in the Hartford Examiner

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3859-Hartford-Books-Examiner~y2010m2d12-Todd-Strasser

Can't Get There From Here named to 2010 ALA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults List

http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/popularpaperback/popularpaperbacks.cfm.

"Hard Knock Life" category

A Stunning Book About Lives Wasted in War

After reading this book I cannot help but believe that no matter what President Obama thinks the goal or purpose of sending young men and women to die in the Middle East (I like Obama a lot, and I'm sure he believes he has good reason for sending them, but that doesn't make it right) is, these wars are not justifiable in terms of the young lives sacrificed.

A Nice Article From the International Thriller Writers

http://www.thrillerwriters.org/2009/10/wish-you-were-dead-by-todd-strasser.html

Coolest Wish You Were Dead trailer yet!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUgS86Nw1D0&feature=player_embedded

Extra! Extra! Gannett Talks Todd Up; NYTimes Puts Him Down?

Is this a case of what goes up must come down? Or am I being overly sensitive?

http://www.lohud.com/article/20091031/LIFESTYLE01/910310304/1305/LIFESTYLE/Thrills%20and%20chills%20from%20a%20Larchmont%20author

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/nyregion/08bookwe.html?emc=eta1

Why We Do School Visits

For many reasons, not the least of which is a letter like this:

Dear Todd,

Thank you so much for your wonderful presentations at Derby last Wednesday. I've had terrific feedback from both teachers and students. The Writing Workshops were both practical and inspiring. Connie Chapin, our 6th grade English teacher (and Head of the English Department) was very impressed with how you related to the 6th graders at exactly the right level for them. The large presentations in Larson Hall were funny, informative and perfectly tailored to each of the groups you were addressing. I loved the way you mentioned books that you enjoy, written by other writers. I've had lots of requests from students, teachers and even a parent, for the titles that you mentioned.

Thanks again for a great visit! Your books are flying off theshelves--always the best sign that the visit was a huge success.

Best regards,Judy

Judy Simons
Coordinator of Library Services
Derby Academy
56 Burditt Ave., Hingham, MA 02043
781-749-0746 ext. 57