Author Ann Napolitano visits Kittatinny Regional

Newton - Ann Napolitano, author of Within Arm’s Reach, spent a day recently discussing her first published novel and the process of writing and publishing to students at Kittatinny Regional High School. Napolitano came to the school on March 3 as part of Kittatinny’s “Love of Reading Week.” She read from the first chapter of her book and spent time answering questions from students enrolled in creative writing and English classes. The author gave students a glimpse at the challenges and rewards associated with publishing a novel. She commented on the importance of editing and revising, and encouraged those who want to write, to “read voraciously.” She also discussed ideas relating to her next novel, a fictionalized account of the life of a real author, yet to be disclosed. Within Arm’s Reach has received critical praise from both The New York Times Book Review and Publisher’s Weekly. Napolitano resides in New York with her husband.