Students take part in 38th English Festival

YOUNGSTOWN — It was Alan Clark’s girlfriend who urged the Struthers High School senior to participate in the 38th Youngstown State University English Festival.

She’s “a big fan, and she asked me to do it with her,” Adam said.

He enjoyed it.

“I really did,” Adam said.

He listed Matthew Quick’s book, “Boy 21,” as his favorite.

Participants read a list of books leading up to the English Festival, which started today and runs through Friday. There’s variation in the list based on students’ grade level. More than 2,500 students are participating over the three days.

Author Matt de la Pena, winner of the 2016 Newbery Medal for children’s literature, is the featured guest at the event.

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