Anderson
has written many books for young people, including picture books for children,
series books for middle grade readers, and novels for teens and adults. His science
fiction satire Feed was a finalist
for the National Book Award and was the winner of the L.A. Times Book Prize. Set in a futuristic dystopian society where consumers
receive internet advertising and entertainment programming wired directly into
their brains, Feed provides a
thought-provoking look at a consumer society where addled minds and
inarticulate tongues are the norm.
Anderson received additional
accolades for his two-part historical fiction series “The Astonishing Life of
Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation.” Volume one, The Pox Party, won the
National Book Award and The Boston Globe—Horn Book Prize. That volume
and the second, The Kingdom on the Waves, were Printz Honor Books.
ANCA
supports the work of the Center, including its many projects, events, and exhibits
through its fund raising efforts. ANCA President Denise Sciandra will preside
over a brief business meeting before the talk. If you would like to become an ANCA
member, please see our electronic membership form at www.arnenixoncenter.org/help/helpform.shtml or email the Center at arne.nixon.center@gmail.com.
Anderson’s
books will be available for purchase and signing at the meeting. Parking for
the event is free. There is no charge for admission, but reservations are
required by calling 559.278.8116 or by emailing jcrow@csufresno.edu by October 1.
