Join the Lesley MFA community for this evening reading with Hope Villanueva (WSS), Abigail Campbell (WFYP), Tony Pina (Nonfiction), and Grace Deitrich Purda, (WFYP).
Books aren't just blocks of text. They're also physical objects, and in some cases they become art themselves. Hand-sewn chapbooks (from "cheap-book") are a simple and timeless way to preserve words and even art. Join Frances Donovan (Poetry, June 2019) and peruse a collection of chapbooks that show the various techniques used to make them. […]
Join the Towne Book Center for an in-person event with Sabrina Fedel (WFYP, January 2014) to celebrate her new release ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME! Pre-ordering guarantees a seat & signing ticket for the event. Book Signing and Meet & Greet to follow.
Join Gallery of Readers Press for the launch of Switch: Anthology of Micro Fiction at Eli’s Room, Center for the Arts. Copies of the book may be ordered in advance, and donations are encouraged. Contributors: Kathryn M. Arbour, Robin Barber, Nancy Barnes, Patricia Bender, Patricia Quintana Bidar, Robin Bissett, James Brunel, John M. Corbett, Tommy […]
Featuring Enzo Silon Surin (Poetry, 2012)! Join PureSpark, BEAM, and the Boston Public Library for an in-depth and compelling conversation with folks who have lived experience, who have been through mental health struggles, and use their experience and resilience to help others along on their journey. July is National BIPOC Mental Health Month. While statistics highlight […]
Don’t miss this special opportunity to engage with NYT best-selling YA author Jason Reynolds (WFYP. MFA Faculty) in conversation with music journalist and author Marcus J. Moore (The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black America). Jason and Marcus will discuss the importance and impact of reading, writing, and creativity in the Black D.C. […]
Porter Square Books is delighted to celebrate the launch of A Terrible Place for a Nest with local author Sara Levine (Nonfiction/WFYP, January 2006). After a presentation and read-aloud from this lovely picture book, the author will sign books. RSVP requested. A child learns to settle into a new home in this lyrical and stirring picture book perfect […]
Join Thunder Road Books as they welcome author Hayley Krischer (Fiction, June 2009) in celebration of Where Are You, Echo Blue? She will be in conversation with author Laura Sims. Hayley Krischer is the author of two young adult novels, Something Happened to Ali Greenleaf and The Falling Girls. She is also an award-winning journalist who has written for […]
Cynthia Platt (WFYP Faculty, Jan 14, WFYP) will be in conversation with Sabrina Fedel (WFYP, Jan 14) at Porter Square Books to celebrate the release of her novel All Roads Lead to Rome!
Come visit the Boston Common for a day filled with vibrant music, delicious food, and colorful cultural performances. This in-person event celebrates the rich diversity of African heritage in Boston with live music, dance, art, and more. WSS Alum Thato Mwosa (June 2017) author of 14 African Women Who Made History is one of the showcased authors […]
In the library, there are books. There are also rules: no shouting, no running, no eating or drinking. These rules are not so hard for people to follow. But what happens when one day a lion comes to the library? He doesn’t roar or rampage; in fact, he peacefully joins story hour. The children are […]
Bank Square Books presents a weekend book signing with Sara Levine (WFYP, Jan 2006) for the book, A Terrible Place for a Nest on Saturday, August 24th from 1 PM to 3 PM.
