National author visits local school

Children’s book author Avi and librarian Caroline Leadingham stand in front of a display of his books being featured in the bookcase outside the Grand Coulee Dam Middle School library Wednesday on a visit to talk to students about his writing. “He is a prolific author and writes historical novels for young people,” said Dan Howard, associate director of the North Central Library District. Avi visited 10 school districts while he was in the area. — Roger S. Lucas photo