David Lubar: Award-winning writer with a sense of humor

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Jun 2, 2005

David Lubar believes that writing is magic and young readers appreciate magic more than anyone. David's books are a hit with young readers. "Flip" (Starscape, 2004) is a story about twins who have nothing in common and their adventures with an alien disc will keep readers laughing and reading. "Flip" was a VOYA Best-of-the-Year Selection. "Dunk" (Clarion, 2002) was the KSRA Award winner and a Lone Star Reading List Selection. "Dunk" is David's tribute to the Jersey shore and the main character earns money one summer as a clown in a dunking booth. "Hidden Talents", (Starscape, 2003) was an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults. "Wizards of the Game, (Puffin, 2004) features Mercer and his friends have adventures mixed with fantasy role playing games. Lubar's "In the Land of the Town Weenies and Other Misadventures" will appeal to fans of various types. This book is a collection of 35 "Psychozone" stories that are sure to make readers laugh. "Monster Road" (Scholastic, 1999) is about an unloved orphan and his mad scientist uncle who are both running from angry zombies. "Dog Days", (Darby Creek Publishing, 2004) is a Jr. Library Guild Selection. David's latest book, "Sleeping Freshman Never Lie" (Dutton, 2005) is sure to be a hit because the buzz about the book is very positive. Please be sure to read David's books for excellent plot, character development and perfect use of humor in a novel. These books are especially good for reluctant readers.

David lives in Northeast Pennsyvlania. He is a very much sought after presenter at schools, workshops and professional development days. His workshops include writing workshops and presentation on the writing life. Please visit his link to find out more information on how to book David for your school or professional event. http://www.davidlubar.com/visits.html

Please visit David's website as well for more information on this fascinating person and his multitude of talents that also include computer programmer for Gameboy games. http://www.davidlubar.com

1.SR: Were you a reader or writer as a child? If so, who were your big influences?

DL: I read constantly. You can prove this by tossing me a baseball or asking me to hammer a nail. I wrote a lot -- mostly poems, songs, jokes, and cartoons at first. My influences were generally off-the-wall stuff like Mad Magazine, Charles Addams cartoons, and lots of science fiction as I got older.

2.SR: Do you have a favorite book from your childhood or at least your younger years?

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