Using her own Newbery Honor and Caldecott-winning picture book, Watercress, as well as books by others as examples, Andrea Wang (WFYP, June 2011) will discuss the differences and similarities between fiction PBs and memoirs, including elements such as plot, structure, theme, and research. Andrea will also talk about some of the methods she’s used to […]
Celebrate the launch of Boston Gordon's (Poetry, January 2015) newest poetry book, Loose Bricks! The event will include readings by other poets, such as July Westhale (Poetry, June 2013). Books […]
Meet authors and illustrators at the 8th Annual Bronx Book Festival, founded by WFYP alum Saraciea J. Fennell. Jason Reynolds (WFYP, MFA Writing Faculty) will be this year's YA Keynote […]
Join Max McDonough and July Westhale (Poetry, June 2013) for a queer poetry night with readings from their books, Python with a Dog Inside It and moon moon, respectively. Max McDonough is a writer from South Jersey. His work has appeared in The New York Times, AGNI, Ecotone, Northwest Review, Best New Poets, The Adroit Journal, […]
Join the Grolier Poetry Book Shop (in-person or virtually) to hear readings from authors Jiwon Choi, Frances Donovan (Poetry, June 2019), and Gloria A. Monaghan. Eileen Cleary (Poetry, June 2016) and Mark Pawlak are giving the introductions.
Join The Hound Books for an author event with narrative journalist Suzanne Cope (Nonfiction, 2007) as she discusses Women of War, the gripping, true, and untold story of the Italian women's resistance during World War II. In early September 1943, Italy surrendered to the Allies. But the Nazis were prepared and quickly took over the […]
How do writers bring vivid natural environments to life on the page? Join The Porch for a free craft class and reading with writer Erin Cecilia Thomas (Fiction, January 2023), […]
Stop by at the Stony Creek Farmers Market for a special book reading with local author Sara Levine (WFYP, January 2006). A space will be set up for children to hang out in the shade, enjoy some fruit, and tune into story-telling with Sara. Books are for sale and parents are encouraged to hang out […]
Join us to help launch Jasminne Paulino's (WFYP, June 2023) debut novel in verse, The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez. Jasminne will be in conversation with fellow WFYP alum Kate […]
Alissa Butterworth (Fiction, June 2012) will be participating in the "24 Authors in 12 Hours" livestream from 5-5:30pm EST, hosted by Amy S. Hamilton. She will be discussing her novel, […]
Join Ten Tree Books for story time with Sara Levine (WFYP, January 2006), author of Hello Dog/Hello Human. Learn how to properly introduce yourself to a dog or human in […]
Visit Unnameable Books and enjoy a reading with Yona Harvey, Deja Carr, Sierra Dickey, L Scully (Nonfiction, January 2023), Jayson Keery, and Zoe Contros Kearl. Face masks requested.