2024 Everett Reads: Into the Wilderness

Neal and Jarrod Shusterman will discuss their critically acclaimed book “Dry” on Thursday, March 21, at 6:00 p.m., at Cope Gillette Theatre, 2730 Wetmore Avenue. Neal Shusterman is a New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty award-winning books, for children, teens, and adults. Jarrod Shusterman is the New York Times bestselling coauthor of the novel “Dry”, which he is adapting for a major Hollywood film studio with Neal Shusterman. He is also the coauthor of the accoladed novel “Roxy”.

In “Dry”, a drought has been going on for a while now. Then the taps run dry. Suddenly, Alyssa’s quiet suburban street spirals into a warzone of desperation; neighbors and families turned against each other on the hunt for water.

This event is free, and tickets are not required. Artisans PNW will have copies of the book for purchase at the event, and the authors will be available for book signing after their presentation. Everett Reads is a community-wide reading initiative designed to deepen an appreciation of reading and unite the Everett community through conversation. Under the theme of Into the Wilderness, this year’s selection of authors and titles explore themes of climate change, nature, and survival. Community members are encouraged to read “Dry”; copies are available to check out, and a limited number of giveaway copies are available at both library locations.