CSN Author Visits
In partnership with Books on Third (and our bookstore pup, Pip!)
Author Visit Book Presale
View BooksWelcome to the official author visit presale, hosted by Books on Third in partnership with CSN! We are thrilled to host this fantastic lineup of authors and give CSN students the unforgettable experience of meeting the creators behind the stories!
Browsing below, you'll find featured titles from the inspiring authors visiting campus this school year. Purchasing through this store guarantees a copy reserved specifically for your child to collect during the event. Please be sure to complete the student details at checkout for each order so our team and the school can easily match every book to its reader.
Upcoming Author Visits:
The list below details the authors visiting CSN during the 2026-2027 school year and their most recent book title. In some cases, previous titles are also available for pre-order.
Struan Murray | Dragonborn: The Twilight Child
- October 21st, 2026 | Grades 3rd-7th
Lauren Tarshis | I Survived the Night of the Lions 2025
- February 8th, 2027 | Grades 3rd-7th
Carter Hamric | Big Ole Day on the Farm
- February 8th, 2027 | Grades PK-2nd
![Dragonborn: The Twilight Child by Struan Murray (Book 2) [CSN]](http://booksonthird.com/cdn/shop/files/9798217113248_eb3f9_400x.jpg?v=1788996044)
![Dragonborn By Struan Murray (Book 1) [CSN]](http://booksonthird.com/cdn/shop/files/9798217113217_1436a_400x.jpg?v=1788996043)
![I Survived the Night of the Lions, 2025 (I Survived #26) by Lauren Tarshis [CSN]](http://booksonthird.com/cdn/shop/files/9798225066772_7bc57_400x.jpg?v=1788996653)
![Big Ole Day at the Farm by Carter Hamric [CSN]](http://booksonthird.com/cdn/shop/files/cc6bef3e6237949df95683884f13bcdafefc1aa5f8e8ca98a29c63dbba7637bf_jpeg_400x.webp?v=1789054085)
![Big Ole Day at the Beach by Carter Hamric [CSN]](http://booksonthird.com/cdn/shop/files/2317e9dafe3363dca7140149754fbc6c2f5bb31580858f7b4bc4b3432b4a357e_jpeg_400x.webp?v=1789053957)
![Big Ole Day in the Mountains by Carter Hamric [CSN]](http://booksonthird.com/cdn/shop/files/b10435fe552a963ab4b04209a43106ded1164cb97fdde32bcd4e5be4bbb5af9c_jpeg_400x.webp?v=1789054126)
![Big Ole Day at the Zoo by Carter Hamric [CSN]](http://booksonthird.com/cdn/shop/files/eda530828b1f0d26884c1984c8e42d8aa6cdcb3d2f1a39f22feef0be5dbc30bf_jpeg_400x.webp?v=1789054006)
Need Help?
Some commonly asked questions we get about Author School Visits appear below.
If you have a different question, please reach out to us at hello@booksonthird.com and be sure to put SCHOOL AUTHOR VISIT in the subject line of your email.
Do I have to come to the store to pick up my books?
Do I have to come to the store to pick up my books?
No, for Author School Visits pre-purchased books will be available for pick up at the school during the author event.
What if I pre-order a book and my student is absent on the day of the author visit?
What if I pre-order a book and my student is absent on the day of the author visit?
No problem! Your pre-ordered book will be available for pick up at the school when you and your student return to campus.
What if I forgot to pre-order a book or I want an additional copy? Will there be books for sale at the event?
What if I forgot to pre-order a book or I want an additional copy? Will there be books for sale at the event?
We will have a limited number of additional copies available for purchase on the day of the event. Purchasing in advance is the best way to guarantee your copy, however we always try to ensure there are enough books for everyone.
Will my student get to personally meet the author?
Will my student get to personally meet the author?
Maybe, but likely not. Authors have very busy tour schedules and it is unlikely they will have time to meet each student personally when they come to your school. It will still be a wonderful experience!