Porter Square Books is delighted to welcome picture book author Sara Levine (Nonfiction/WFYP, January 2006) for a story time featuring her book Hello Dog / Hello Human! RSVP requested. Learn how to properly introduce yourself to a dog or human in this enticing flip book guide that is two stories in one, perfect for fans of MAY I PET […]
Porter Square Books is excited to welcome Kate Fussner (WFYP, June 2021) to discuss her novel, 13 Ways to Say Goodbye. Author Sara Farizan (WFYP, January 2012) will join Fussner in conversation. RSVP requested. A novel-in-verse about life after loss, 13 Ways to Say Goodbye beautifully renders the power of sibling bonds, the depth of grief, and the strength of learning to love […]
Join us for a virtual celebration of Alissa Butterworth's (Fiction, June 2012) debut novel, To Die Is Different Than Supposed! Registration required. We died by bicycle, by a breakfast gone bad, by a fist, a broken promise, a rowboat, letters no one else was supposed to see.Twenty years ago, the Gable family was nearly perfect—five […]
Join Michael Mercurio (Poetry, January 2017) and Rebecca Faulkner for an in-person session of Michael's online poetry series, What the Universe Is during the 2025 AWP Conference & Bookfair in Los Angeles, California. Attendees can RSVP to read a poem during the event, which will be held outside of the conference area.
Kate Kearns (Poetry, June 2008), Mike Bove and David Stankiewicz are shaking up the usual poetry reading format. Why? Because at a normal reading, there’s surprise and discovery for the audience, but there’s none for the poet. In a poet swap, the poet gets to see their own work in a new and likely uncomfortable way, […]
Course Description: Writing is ultimately about connection, about being known. Most stories spring from personal experience, and in this class we will be focusing on creating pieces that best express those stories. This class is appropriate for both new and experienced writers. Participants can write in any genre: essay, memoir, fiction, or poetry. In addition […]
Featuring Enzo Silon Surin (Poetry, 2012) in a night of poetry and spoken word, bringing together dynamic voices to explore creativity, identity, and the power of storytelling.
Local author Sara Levine (WFYP, January 2006) will kick off National Library Week (April 6-12) at the WWM Library along with her latest book, Hello Dog/Hello Human. (It's a guide for humans in dealing with dogs and for dogs in dealing with humans!) Sara will read from that book, plus her award-winning picture book Bone by Bone. Afterwards, […]