NTTBF Festival Day with Jasmine Warga
2026-03-07 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Irving Convention Center, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, Texas, 75039, United States
Join Jasmine Warga (WFYP, June 2013) at the North Texas Teen Book Festival, a one-day book festival created to celebrate teen literature from both Middle Grade and YA authors. Jasmine will sign books, meet readers, and discuss books during the event.

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Book of the Year Party with Abbie Harlow
2026-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hicklebee’s Bookstore, 1378 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, California, 95125, United States
Abbie Harlow (WFYP, June 2019) will be at Hicklebee’s to celebrate The Butterfly’s Sting. Her debut novel, and the Hicklebee’s YA book of the year, The Butterfly’s Sting is a riveting story of hardship and family ties. Join Abbie for a presentation, reading and book signing!

Author Event with Jasmine Warga
2026-03-08 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Anderson’s Bookshop Naperville, 123 West Jefferson Avenue, Naperville, Illinois, 60540, United States
Join award-winning author Jasmine Warga (WFYP, June 2013) for an author event celebrating the release of The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan. Warga will be in conversation with author John Schu.

Check-in is approximately 30 minutes before the start time. After a presentation and Q&A with the author, the author will sign copies. See the website for details regarding the event format.

Jasmine Warga at Hilltop Branch Library
2026-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Columbus Metropolitan Library – Hilltop Branch, 511 S. Hague Ave, Columbus, Ohio, 43204, United States
Award-winning author Jasmine Warga (WFYP, June 2013) joins Hilltop Branch Library on tour with her new book, The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan, a moving story about a friendship between a rescue dog and a cheetah.

After the author talk, Jasmine will sign books for attendees. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Animal Encounter will be at the library during the book signing. Meet a labrador with a very special job–a companion to the cheetahs at the Zoo! Just like Chase, these cheetah companion labradors are an important part of the educational work the zoo does with their animals.

Book Club: Without You Here by Jody Hesler
2026-03-10 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Starr Hill Brewery, 946 Grady Ave, Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States
Relax, recharge, and connect with other thoughtful moms at Moms Lit Society: Books After Bedtime—a quarterly book club launched by CharlottesvilleFamily Magazine. The upcoming March reading will be Without You Here by Jody Hobbs Hesler (Fiction, June 2017). Thoughtful and emotionally layered, this story beautifully explores how loss reshapes identity and relationships, as well as how we all grapple with mental health, forgiveness, and the ways we carry love forward. Come and discuss the book over a glass of wine or beer.

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Book Launch with Tracey Baptiste
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Words on Warren, 52 Warren Street, New York, New York, 10007, United States
Join author Tracey Baptiste (WFYP, Mentor) for a fun trivia night where The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class takes the spotlight with brain-teasing questions and laughs!

Reading with Jasmine Warga
2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45208, United States
Join Jasmine Warga (WFYP, June 2013) in conversation with David Arnold, discussing and signing The Unlikely Tale of Chase & Finnegan.

Reading with Michael Lowenthal
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Wonderland Books, 7920B Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States
Join Michael Lowenthal for a reading from his new book, Place Envy at Wonderland Bookstore.

Book Festival with Jasmine Warga
2026-03-14 10:00 - 15:30 (America/Denver) | University of Arizona, 1200 E University Blvd, Tucson, Arizona, 85721, United States
Join Jasmine Warga (WFYP, June 2013) at the Tucson Festival for Books where she will speak about her new books on two panels: Writing Middle Grade Novels for Today’s Readers and Animal Tales of Rescue, Courage & Connection.

Storytime with Claudia Rueda
2026-03-14 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | At The Society, 128 East 63rd Street, New York, New York, 10065, United States
Join New York Times Best Seller author and illustrator Claudia Rueda (WFYP, January 2010) for a fun, interactive storytime celebrating the Smushkins! Claudia will share the inspiration behind the Smushkins, offer insights into their unique personalities, and walk through her creative process for the series. All art materials and a copy of the book to be personalized and signed are included.

10-Minute Play Reading with Lisa Kenner Grissom
2026-03-14 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Outside In Theatre, 315 S Ave 55, Los Angeles, California, 90042, United States
The Playwrights Union presents Pies & Plays, featuring a new play by Lisa Kenner Grissom (WSS, June 2013).

Voices of the Americas with Claudia Reuda
2026-03-16 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Sullaluna Bookstore & Bistrot, 41 Carmine Street, New York City, New York, 10014, United States
Join author Claudia Rueda (WFYP, January 2010) in conversation with Gabriela Adamo (LÍNEAS DEL SUR) for a discussion about Latin American children’s books as they travel from the south to the north of the continent. The conversation invites readers, educators, and librarians to discover the many ways these books can spark dialogue in classrooms, libraries, and homes.

Women's History Class with Ella Alkiewicz
2026-03-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online Zoom
Join trainer Ella Alkiewicz (Nonfiction, June 2018) for two hours of bright conversation. Celebrating Strong Women Across the Nation class will read, write, and discuss works by Sojourner Truth, Joy Harjo, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and other incredible women. After reading some of their work, we will think about how we can apply their traits within ourselves. Open to all!

Ella Nathanael Alkiewicz, MFA (she/her) is a Labrador Inuk educator, small business owner, visual artist, and writer. She has taught at Mount Holyoke College, UMass Boston, Edmonton Lifelong Learners and more. Alkiewicz lives and works in Northampton, MA.

Author Talk with Deborah Sosin
2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Newtonville Books, 10 Langley Rd, Newton, Massachusetts, 02459-1972, United States
Join author Deborah Sosin (Nonfiction, January 2015) and her developmental editor, Michael Lowenthal, to discuss the joys and complexities of conceiving and writing Escape Velocity, this first-of-its-kind set of linked micro-memoirs of the exact same length. The book chronicles Deborah’s decades-long quest to overcome her family’s gravitational pull and forge a separate self, capable of a loving, intimate relationship.

Exphrasis Writing Workshop with Aimee Noel
2026-03-26 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School St, South Londonderry, Vermont, 05155, United States
Join Ohio poet, Aimee Noel (Poetry, January 2014) for this generative workshop where you can enjoy the work of local artists and learn different approaches to writing about visual art. “Ekphrasis” is a risk-free way to try a new voice, expand your descriptions, and hone your powers of observation through creative writing.

Poetry Salon with Aimee Noel
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Pierson Library, 5376 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, Vermont, 05482, United States
Writers, readers, and lovers of all things verse, this is the place to be. This month, the Pierson Library poetry salon welcomes poet Aimee Noel (Poetry 2014), whose collection Slag is out now. Her debut collection has been called “vital” and “urgent” work.

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Author Talk with Hester Kaplan
2026-04-08 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | New York
Hester Kaplan (Fiction, Mentor) will present her memoir, Twice Born: Finding My Father in the Margins of Biography. She will be in conversation with her friend and fellow author, David Elliott (Bone Bag, Voices, Bull).

The Thought Leadership Series with Andrea Wang
2026-04-09 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Lesley University, 29 Everett St, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States
Join Andrea Wang at The Thought Leadership Series hosted by Lesley University. Andrea and award-winning illustrator, Jason Chin, will be discussing both the writing and illustration process for their book Watercress, as well as its anticipated sequel due out next year.

Andrea Wang is an acclaimed author of picture books and middle grade novels. Her picture book Watercress was awarded the Caldecott Medal, a Newbery Honor, the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, a New England Book Award and a Boston Globe—Horn Book Honor, among others. She is also the author of Luli and the Language of Tea, The Many Meanings of Meilan, Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando, and The Nian Monster. These books have each received starred reviews, awards, and honors, as well as appearing on multiple state library book lists. Andrea received her MFA in Creative Writing for Young People from Lesley in 2011.

Presentations are free and open to all. Please register in advance for any of the following events you plan to attend.

Story Time with Sara Levine
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Porter Square Books, 1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02140, United States
Join Sara Levine ( Nonfiction/WFYP, January 2006) at Porter Square Books for a story time featuring her picture book A Visit with the Birds, available for pre-order now.

Meet and Greet Book Signing with Allison Keeton in South Portland, ME
2026-04-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Barnes & Noble, South Portland, 200 Running Hill Road, South Portland, Maine, 04106, United States
Visit the Barnes & Noble in South Portland, Maine for a celebration of local mystery author Allison Keeton (WFYP, January 2009) and her new book Arctic Green.

Author Visit with Sara Levine
2026-04-14 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Beacon Hill Books & Cafe, 71 Charles Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
Join Sara Levine (Nonfiction/WFYP, January 2006) for a reading and signing of her new picture book, A Visit with the Birds.

NEIBA Spring Forum with Sara Levine
2026-04-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore, 50 Ferncroft Rd, Danvers, Massachusetts, 01923, United States
Join Sara Levine (Nonfiction/WFYP, January 2006) at the NEIBA Spring Forum, a two-day event full of author presentations, education, and community building. Sara will discuss her book, A Visit with the Birds, at the event: All About the Books.

Crime Writers Event with Allison Keeton
2026-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Rockport Public Library, 1 Limerock Street, Rockport, Maine, 04856, United States
Join crime writer Allison Keeton (WFYP, January 2009) for a spine-tingling Maine crime writers event: Murder in Mud Season. More than a dozen acclaimed and up-and-coming mystery, horror, and crime writers will read 5-min selections from their recent works. In between authors, there will be jokes, trivia, snacks, and raffles!

Author Talk with Deborah Sosin
2026-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Porter Square Books, 1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02140, United States
Join author Deborah Sosin (Nonfiction, January 2015) for a lively discussion about Escape Velocity, a genre-bending constellation of 70 micro-memoirs of 70 words, each unraveling a story of family entanglement with Sosin’s loving but overbearing parents. At 70, Sosin faces the loss of both parents and the challenges—and delights—of flying solo. Escape Velocity sheds light on what it means to claim our true selves without severing our close family bonds.

Story Time with Sara Levine
2026-04-18 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Lofty Pigeon Books, 743 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11218, United States
Join author Sara Levine (Nonfiction/WFYP, January 2006) for a reading from her latest book, A Visit with the Birds.

Poetry Reading with Andrea Ballou
2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Civitella Ranieri Foundation, 28 Hubert Street, New York, New York, 10013, United States
Andrea Ballou (Poetry, June 2015) will be joined by fellow Writing Fellows at Civitella’s annual celebration of Poetry Month to share their work.

Andrea Ballou is the 2025 Lexi Rudnitsky/Persea Books First Book Prize Affiliated Fellow from the USA. She is the author of Other Times, Midnight, winner of the Lexi Rudnitsky Poetry Prize. A Pushcart Prize nominee, Andrea is the Director of the Poetry Lab for Elders at the VNA in Somerville, where she has taught poetry and creative writing since 2018.

Author Talk with Hester Kaplan
2026-04-21 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Online Zoom Event
Join Hester Kaplan (Fiction, Mentor) in conversation with Alizah Holstein for a lively discussion about Hester’s new book, Twice Born. This event will be held on Zoom.

Author Talk with Michael Lowenthal, Hester Kaplan and Cindy House
2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Obodo Serendipity Books, 3588 Main Street, Stratford, Connecticut, 06614, United States
Join authors Michael Lowenthal and Hester Kaplan (Fiction, Mentors), in conversation with Cindy House (Fiction, June 2017) for a lively, in-person discussion.

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Book Launch with Sara Levine
2026-04-25 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Islands Road, Stony Creek, Connecticut, 06405, United States
Join award-winning author Sara Levine (Nonfiction/WFYP, January 2006) for a book launch of her latest book, A Visit with the Birds, and a lively time with reading, activities, and discussion.

Circle Back (or Big Day) Play Reading by John David Westby
2026-04-27 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Online Zoom Event
On the day a CEO launches himself into space, a manipulative HR chief sends an anxious new hire on a mission to expose a stealth employee, and potential corporate saboteur, only to find himself caught between her grip on power and the saboteur’s plan to tear the system down.

Playwright: John David Westby (WSS, June 2025)

Cast features: Paul Anderson, Kristie Berger, Lisa Deily, Adam Denoyer, Sam Fain, Erin FM (WSS, January 2023), Jami Johnson, Matt Hellyer, and Deborah Leydig.

This play is part of Chicago Dramatists Network Playwright’s First Draft Series.
