COURSE DESCRIPTION: Originating in Sicily in the 13th Century, the sonnet (from the Italian sonetto, “little song”) is a beloved form for English-language poets, beginning in the 16th Century with Sir Phillip Sidney. In the 500 years that have followed, the sonnet has been used — and changed — by poets to think through big […]
Visit the Forbes Library in Northampton, MA for an afternoon of great poetry, featuring these distinguished poets: Ellen Doré Watson - Director Emerita, Boutelle-Day Poetry Center at Smith CollegeJen Jabaily-Blackburn - Program & Outreach Coordinator, Boutelle-Day Poetry Center at Smith CollegeShari Caplan (Poetry, June 2014) - Exhibitionist (Lily Poetry Review Books, 2024) was awarded the Paul Nemser PrizeCharles Coe - selected […]
As a culmination of the American Scapegoat book discussions and workshops, award-winning author and poet Enzo Silon Surin (Poetry, 2012) will deliver reflective remarks on how storytelling and poetry are vital tools for fostering empathy, deepening understanding, and bringing people together in meaningful ways. The event will also showcase creative writing from participants across Swampscott […]
Visit Moore Books for drinks, snacks, and conversation with Rosalind Kaplan (Nonfiction, June 2020) about her memoir in essays, Still Healing. The American view of doctors vacillates between seeing them as heroes with hearts of gold and nerves of steel and disparaging them as arrogant, callous, and careless. The truth lies between: Doctors are human […]
Porter Square Books: Boston Edition is excited to welcome poets Enzo Silon Surin (Poetry, 2012) and January O'Neil to read from and discuss their books American Scapegoat and Glitter Road. Enzo Silon Surin is a Haitian-born award-winning poet, author, educator, publisher and social advocate. He has taught, performed, and lectured on topics such as social justice, the immigrant experience, mental health, and racial disparities. He […]
Join author Suzanne Cope (Nonfiction, 2007), in conversation with Tracy Gates, who will read from and discuss her new narrative nonfiction book, Women of War: The Italian Assassins, Spies, and Couriers Who Fought the Nazis. Reservations suggested. Brunch will be available to order. Suzanne Cope, PhD is a narrative journalist and scholar, author of WOMEN […]
The Zoo in Forest Park will host award-winning author Sara Levine for an animal themed storytime! Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a read along of Sara’s picture books The Animals Would Not Sleep and Poop for Breakfast. Afterward, you will get to visit some of the animals featured in the books! In these inquisitive […]
Visit the KGB Bar to raise a glass to three deceased dames who changed the world. You'll be learning about an 19th-century entrepreneur (Eliza Jumel); a queer, trans activist, scholar, and priest (Pauli Murray); and an Italian anti-fascist fighter (Carla Capponi). Presented by a lady-about-town, a paralegal, and an author, respectively, with a smattering of […]
Books & Books is proud to present a Romantasy Panel featuring the works of Axie Oh (WFYP, June 2017) and D.L. Taylor, and Mary E. Pearson. This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase the night of the event. RSVP requested. About The Authors Axie Oh is the New […]
Eagle Eye Book Shop is partnering with Fierce Reads to host three amazing authors- Mary E. Pearson, Axie Oh (WFYP, June 2017), and D.L. Taylor. The conversation will be moderated by Librarian Jessi Dunlap. About the Authors Mary E. Pearson is the author of many novels for teens, including Dance of Thieves, Vow of Thieves, the […]
Join the St. Charles City-County Library for the Fierce Reads Sour and Sweet Tour, a celebration of young adult romantasy novels! Featuring Mary E. Pearson, Axie Oh (WFYP, June 2017) and D.L. Taylor, the evening will include a moderated conversation, book signing and fun themed surprises. This is not a ticketed event, but registration is requested. […]
Suzanne Cope (Nonfiction, 2007) presents Women of War, in conversation with Matthew Goodman. Suzanne Cope is a scholar and narrative journalist, and is the author of Power Hungry: Women of the Black Panther Party and Freedom Summer and Their Fight to Feed a Movement. Her work on themes of political and social change, feminism, food, and culture […]