I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Benque Viejo Public Library, where they’ve started a new book club for kids and selected my book, The Land of the Night Sun, as the very first title on their literary itinerary!

I stopped by briefly to introduce myself and share a few laughs with the group as they read a chapter aloud featuring the notoriously loud howler monkeys of Xibalba. It was a wonderful experience to see readers following Itzel’s adventure, discussing the characters she encounters, and seeing their reactions firsthand to all the twists and jokes that come her way.

I’m looking forward to returning soon to give a full presentation about the making of the book, and to share a sneak peek of the second book in the series, The Lord of the Underworld, which will be launching soon.

Even more exciting is the news that the San Antonio Library has recently followed suit and started its own book club. I hope to pay them a visit as well. And who knows? Maybe this’ll catch on and inspire a new generation of readers across Belize.