St. Thomas celebrates National Library WeekPosted on April 15, 2016April 15, 2016 by Sunita Dharod Amelia Grey reads a passage from her book, “Gutshot.” Gray’s reading was the first event of National Library Week at St Thomas. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia) Signs outside the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library show upcoming events. This week the placard highlights events for National Library Week. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia) Books written by Gray sit on display during her reading at St. Thomas. Gray answered questions regarding her books and writing style after the reading. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia) Students listen attentively to Gray’s reading of her book “Gutshot.” “I try to step into the point of view of the person I’m writing about,” Gray said. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia) Gray shares stories and insights after the reading. The author said she often likes to write in the morning and edit in the afternoon. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia) The O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library displays their question board in the spirit of National Library Week. Other events included a book sale, a guitar ensemble and a game night in Ireland. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia) First-year Olivia Steeves asks Gray about her writing style after the reading. Gray answered that her writing styles are constantly changing. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia) A student asks a question after Gray finishes a reading from her book, “Gutshot.” Gray finds inspiration for writing through extracurricular study. “Small ideas I read in books inspire me,” Gray said. (Sunita Dharod/TommieMedia) Sunita Dharod can be reached at dhar3490@stthomas.edu.