Boy’s Life Author Robert McCammon addresses parents and alumni on Monday, August 17, 2009.

Jesuit principal Mike Giambelluca explains the Big J Read project.

Nearly 100 bibliophiles were in attendance, including...

... Woody Walk ’69 and his wife Jeanne...

... Victor Vu ’98, who was a senior when McCammon made a Visiting Author’s appearance
to Jesuit 10 years ago, along with Fr. McGinn...

... and teachers, such as Janie Maher (center) from Ben Franklin.

Before the start of the program, Laurie Rosato grabs an autograph from Mr. McCammon.

The author with alumni director Mat Grau ’68, who is also chairman of the Big J Read project.

Malcolm Villarrubia ’66, who is director of professional development and part of the
committee of the Big J Read, sits with the author.

Robert McCammon with his daughter, Skye, and wife Sally

McCammon spoke about not only Boy’s Life, but also
his other novels, including the horror genre.

Amy Allende gets an autographed book.

The author with Carol Bailey

David Bennett waits patiently for his autographed book.

Erin Fleming asks a question.

Juli Juneau poses a question.

Keith Rye with the author

Sue Alizadeh with the author

Debbie Junot gets her book autographed.

Mat Grau with Marsha Biguenet and her husband, author John Biguenet

Fr. McGinn and Robert McCammon