Len Vlahos Author Visit Review

len vlahosWe were delighted to have Author Len Vlahos visit our library February 25. His first book, The Scar Boys, was just published in January. He inspired our students and staff attending the assemblies Periods 5 and 6 with his love of music and his message of how it can transform lives. He also entertained us with one of his songs and invited students to come up and share their musical talents with us. And, we got to enjoy some incredible talent! Thanks to all the students who volunteered.

Vlahos also read the opening of his book, in which Harbinger (Harry) Jones starts a college admissions essay sharing some of his personal history, explaining “I played guitar in the greatest punk rock band you’ve never hear of.” The entire book is a continuation of this essay, explaining how he became scarred in an accident when he was very young making him a pariah due to his disfigurement, how he and his friend form a punk rock band; and what happens when a girl joins the band. Here is a video I recorded of the first session using Google+ Hangouts:

Visit our Flickr page for some photos from the visit.

To learn more about Len Vlahos, visit his website and his Flickr page.

Here is a link to his Scar Boys YouTube Channel

To enter his contest, visit this page on his website.

Many thanks to Len Vlahos for visiting us and to {pages} Bookstore for arranging it. Please come to the library to borrow copies of The Scar Boys, or visit {pages} to purchase a copy.