On Tuesday, April 8th a group of Prince Tech High School students visited Hartford Public Library to hear well known author Rita Williams-Garcia speak. Author of four award winning novels including "Everytime a Rainbow Dies", Williams-Garcia continues to break new ground in young people's literature. Her works have been recognized by the Coretta Scott King Award Committee, PEN Norma Klein, American Library Association, and Parents' Choice, among others.

English instructor Ms. Keith and Mr. Viola the school’s library media specialist collaborated to coordinate this event as part of “The Big Read”, sponsored by the National Endorsement of the Arts.