Kyra Williams
News Editor
Scientist and novelist Bill Nye, and children’s novelist and science journalist Gregory Mone spoke at a free event in the Mira Costa Auditorium tonight at 7 pm, which was presented by Manhattan Beach Education Foundation, Manhattan Beach Unified School District, and Pages: a bookstore.
The Mira Costa PTSA sent an email to students and parents with an attached link to the tickets for the event, which were available through the Brown Paper Tickets website. Seating was limited and the event sold out quickly, filling 1500 seats in the Costa Auditorium.
“The Bill Nye event was organized very well and this was an amazing opportunity provided to us by MBEF,” Junior Emma Krikorian said. “Everyone, along with myself, was ecstatic to hear him speak and give his views on current day issues and scientific explorations; however I was expecting him to incorporate more relating to himself and science rather than just advertising his book.”
Nye and Mone discussed their motivation and inspiration behind their new book series “Jack and the Geniuses.” After discussing the book, Nye took questions from the audience and shared personal insights into many of the issues he is passionate about today. Following the event, Nye signed books and spoke with fans.
“We were thrilled to be able to bring Bill Nye and Greg Mone to our community in partnership with Pages Bookstore,” MBEF Director of Annual Appeal Hilary Mahan said. “Their enthusiasm for infusing a love of science and inclusion into their book series, ‘Jack and the Geniuses’ is in line with MBEF priorities. The excitement of our community, both young and old, was inspiring.”
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