Local author and illustrator will sign books at Griffin Bay Books

If you missed his talks at the library you have another chance to meet local author and illustrator Bryn Barnard, who will be signing books on Saturday, May 28, 2 to 4 p.m., at Griffin Bay Books.

Barnard is the author and illustrator of “The Genius of Islam: How Muslims Made the Modern World,” “Outbreak: Plagues That Changed History” and “Dangerous Planet: Natural Disasters That Changed History.”

In addition to working as an author, Barnard has illustrated numerous books, and works as a teacher and as a public artist.

In his book, “The Genius of Islam: How Muslims Made the Modern World,”

Barnard uses short amounts of text and full color artwork to bring to life the contributions of Islam.