Visiting Authors Series
Visiting Author Spotlight - Lauren Tarshis
On November 18th, Lauren Tarshis will be visiting Meadowbrook! Lauren Tarshis is the award-winning author of the New York Times best-selling I Survived Series, and Editor-In-Chief of Scholastic's Magazines+. Lauren will speak to grades 3–5 at an assembly.
Our Visiting Author Fund comes from the Meadowbrook Book Fair, March 9-12, 2026, and from our book sales. Every book sold helps support future author visits at Meadowbrook.
Please consider purchasing one or more of Lauren’s books for your child! All books purchased will be personally signed by Lauren Tarshis and delivered to students’ cubbies during the week of her visit. The deadline to purchase Lauren's books through Meadowbrook’s online store will be Saturday, October 25. Please be sure to place your orders before then!
If you receive Financial Assistance and would like support in purchasing a book, please reach out to Kimberly Hoff, Director of Financial Assistance, khoff@meadowbrook-ma.org
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Poornima Santas, poornima.santas@gmail.com, or Daria Cho, dariabcho@gmail.com.
Books
I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018
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When wildfire sweeps across the forest, Josh and his cousin must think fast to escape the flames and help others along the way.
Graphic Novels
I Survived the American Revolution, 1776
(Graphic Novel)
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Forced to run from home, young Nathaniel finds himself caught in the middle of the American Revolution and discovers what bravery and freedom truly mean.
I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910
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Trapped high in the Washington mountains during the Wellington Avalanche of 1910, a young girl faces nature’s fury and discovers the strength to survive when all seems lost.
I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944
(Graphic Novel)
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As Allied troops storm the beaches of Normandy, a boy risks everything to help the resistance and witness the turning point of World War II.
I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964
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When the ground shakes with incredible force, a boy must be brave and work with others to survive the 9.2 magnitude earthquake, the strongest ever in American history.
I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79
(Graphic Novel)
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When Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupts, a boy must race to escape the city buried by ash and fire.
I Survived the Black Death, 1348
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As the Black Plague spreads across Europe, a girl’s struggles to survive in a time of great fear.
I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919
(Graphic Novel)
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In Boston’s North End, a huge tank bursts, sending a deadly wave of hot molasses through the streets and one girl must fight to survive.
I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935
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During the dark storms that swallowed the Great Plains, a boy must fight to endure the worst drought in American history.
I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011
(Graphic Novel)
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Set during the devastating 2011 Japanese tsunami, this powerful story follows Ben as he faces loss, fear, and the strength it takes to survive when everything changes in an instant.