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SUMMARY:Between the Lines with Jason Reynolds and Eunique Jones Gibson
DESCRIPTION:Join Planet Word and #1 NYT bestselling author Jason Reynolds (WFYP\, MFA Writing Faculty) for an inspiring conversation on words\, culture\, and community with his special guest\, author and publisher Eunique Jones Gibson. \n\n\n\nEunique’s work highlights her commitment to the celebration of culture & community\, as is evident in her dynamic book Because Of Them We Can: Educating and Connecting a New Generation to Heroes Who Have Paved the Way. \n\n\n\n4:00 p.m. — Conversation and Q&A (Friedman Family Auditorium)5:00 p.m. — Reception and Meet & Greet with light bites (Mansard Room)  \n\n\n\nThe Between the Lines series seeks to create a platform where local Black authors and wordsmiths from the up-and-coming to the renowned explore the power of language and storytelling to drive social change. In their conversations\, Jason and his friends will tap into everything from Hip Hop culture to storytelling and more. \n\n\n\nFor questions or concerns regarding accessibility needs\, please contact programs@planetwordmuseum.org.
URL:https://cambridgecommonwriters.org/calendar/between-the-lines-with-jason-reynolds-and-eunique-jones-gibson/
LOCATION:Planet Word Museum | Friedman Family Auditorium\, 925 13th St.\, NW\, Washington D.C.\, District of Columbia\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mentor Event
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SUMMARY:The Mock Turtle Picture Book Club with Claudia Rueda
DESCRIPTION:Join New York Times Bestseller illustrator and picture book author Claudia Rueda (WFYP\, January 2010) for The Mock Turtle Picturebook Club\, a space for creators and aficionados to connect\, discuss and be inspired by contemporary and avant-garde picture books and experimental visual storytelling. \n\n\n\nAttendants can purchase drinks and snacks during the meetings. (Not included in tickets)
URL:https://cambridgecommonwriters.org/calendar/the-mock-turtle-picture-book-club-with-claudia-rueda/
LOCATION:Sullaluna Bookstore & Bistrot\, 41 Carmine Street\, New York City\, New York\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alum Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T190000
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SUMMARY:Writers Reading: Michael Mercurio\, with JJ Starr-McClain\, Kirun Kapur\, and Patrick Donnelly
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with the Amherst Business Improvement District\, Writers Reading is a curated series featuring local authors. The next installment of the reading series hosts a line-up curated by featured writer Michael Mercurio (Poetry\, January 2017). Mercurio and fellow authors JJ Starr-McClain\, Kirun Kapur\, and Patrick Donnelly will share selections from their work. \n\n\n\nA poet\, editor\, and occasional critic\, Michael Mercurio lives and writes in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. His poems\, interviews\, and reviews have been published or are forthcoming in Palette Poetry\, Thrush\, The Common\, Cream City Review\, Sierra (the magazine of the Sierra Club)\, Sugar House Review\, Lily Poetry Review\, and elsewhere. Michael is the founder and curator of What The Universe Is: A (Virtual) Reading Series\, where established and emerging poets read together monthly on Zoom. In addition\, he serves on the planning committee for the Tell It Slant Poetry Festival\, held each September at Emily Dickinson’s house\, and he is an instructor for the Pioneer Valley Writers’ Workshop. Learn more about Michael at poetmercurio.com. \n\n\n\nThis event is free to attend and open to all. See additional author bios at umass.edu/downtown/news-events.
URL:https://cambridgecommonwriters.org/calendar/writers-reading-michael-mercurio-with-jj-starr-mcclain-kirun-kapur-and-patrick-donnelly/
LOCATION:UMass Downtown\, 108 N Pleasant Street\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alum Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Massachusetts Amherst":MAILTO:scoop@admin.umass.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T103000
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SUMMARY:In-Store: Books Are Magic presents Small Press Small Fest with July Westhale
DESCRIPTION:Books Are Magic presents the second annual Small Press Small Fest\, highlighting independent publishers from Astra House\, Black Lawrence Press\, Graywolf\, Feminist Press\, New Directions\, Other Press\, Transit\, & Verso. \n\n\n\nPoetry. Novels. Memoirs. Works in translation. Picture books. This day has it all\, and more! From 10:30am-5pm\, come to the Montague store to celebrate these indie presses\, with readings and signings from special guests\, free swag\, and of course\, stacks on stacks of books! \n\n\n\nJuly Westhale (Poetry\, June 2013) will be one of the authors in attendance for Black Lawrence Press\, and will be reading from 2-3pm. \n\n\n\nEvent guidelines: \n\n\n\n\nAll attendees are encouraged to wear face masks at all times.\n\n\n\nRSVP is highly encouraged but not required.\n\n\n\nAs a reminder: If you are not feeling well\, please do not come to the event\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations\, please contact eventhelp@booksaremagic.net.
URL:https://cambridgecommonwriters.org/calendar/in-store-books-are-magic-presents-small-press-small-fest-with-july-westhale/
LOCATION:Books Are Magic Montague\, 122 Montague Street\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alum Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Books Are Magic":MAILTO:hello@booksaremagic.net
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SUMMARY:How to Say Hello to a Dog! with Sara Levine
DESCRIPTION:Join Sara Levine (WFYP\, January 2006) and other authors for the 2025 Bath Book Bash in Library Park! Bring the whole family to downtown Bath\, ME to visit with 25 children’s authors and illustrators\, enjoy free author workshops\, a costume contest\, family friendly activities\, music\, food trucks\, and more!
URL:https://cambridgecommonwriters.org/calendar/how-to-say-hello-to-a-dog-with-sara-levine/
LOCATION:Library Park\, 43 Summer Street\, Bath\, Maine\, 04530\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alum Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T133000
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SUMMARY:Poetry: The Art of Words with Steven Cramer and Jen Jabaily-Blackburn
DESCRIPTION:Poetry The Art of Words (PTAOW) is a poetry reading series featuring both local and regional poets\, meeting monthly between September and June. This event will feature poets Steven Cramer and Jen Jabaily-Blackburn. In addition to the scheduled readers\, there will be an open mic for those who want to read a poem. Look for the signup sheet when you arrive. \n\n\n\nDoors open at at 1pm. Features begin at 1:30\, followed by intermission for books sales and signings\, and closing with an open mic. The event is free (suggested donation $5)\, open to the public\, and handicapped accessible. \n\n\n\nSteven Cramer’s new chapbook\, As If: Variations on Enrique Anderson-Imbert\, was published by Lily Poetry Review Books. His seven poetry collections include Departures from Rilke (Arrowsmith Press\, 2023); Listen (MadHat Press\, 2020)—named a “must read” by the Massachusetts Center for the Book); Clangings (Sarabande Books\, 2012); and Goodbye to the Orchard (Sarabande Books\, 2004)\, winner of the New England Poetry Club’s Sheila Motton Prize and named an Honor Book by the Massachusetts Center for the Book. Recipient of fellowships from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Arts\, he founded the Low-Residency MFA Program in Creative Writing at Lesley University. \n\n\n\nJen Jabaily-Blackburn is the author of the full-length collection Girl in a Bear Suit (Elixir Press\, 2024) and the e-chapbook Disambiguation (Salamander/Suffolk University\, 2024). She is the winner of the Louisa Solano Memorial Emerging Poet Award\, selected by Stephanie Burt. Originally from the Boston area\, she now lives in Western Massachusetts with her family. In 2024\, she joined the advisory board of Perugia Press\, and she is an associate editor of Nine Syllables Press\, housed at Smith College\, where she is the Program & Outreach coordinator for the Boutelle-Day Poetry Center.
URL:https://cambridgecommonwriters.org/calendar/poetry-the-art-of-words-with-steven-cramer-and-jen-jabaily-blackburn/
LOCATION:Plymouth Center for the Arts\, 11 North Street\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mentor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T203000
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SUMMARY:CATE Connects: Igniting Inspiration with Rose Viña
DESCRIPTION:Join this virtual gathering of creativity\, collaboration\, and connection designed to ignite your inspiration and spark new ideas. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out\, there’s something here for everyone. \n\n\n\nAward-winning childrens’ book author Rose Viña (WFYP\, January 2016) will guide the session\, offering strategies\, book titles\, and resources to all participants. \n\n\n\nRose Viña is a Cuban American writer from California. She is the recipient of an MFA in creative writing. Her debut book\, Ice Breaker: How Mabel Fairbanks Changed Figure Skating\, was named an American Library Association 2021 Rise Honor book and a SCBWI 2020 Crystal Kite Award finalist. Her 2nd book\, Alicia Alonso Dances On\, received starred reviews from the School Library Journal and appeared on MSNBC’s 2022 book list for Women’s History Month. She was a competitive and professional figure skater for more than 20 years. Rose currently lives in Sweden with her family. \n\n\n\nCo-Sponsored by Southland Council of Teachers of English (SCTE) and Capitol Council of Teachers of English. All ticket proceeds help teachers attend the annual CATE convention through a special CATE Connects scholarship.
URL:https://cambridgecommonwriters.org/calendar/cate-connects-igniting-inspiration-with-rose-vina/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Alum Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
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SUMMARY:2025 Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival with Tracey Baptiste
DESCRIPTION:Meet Tracey Baptiste (WFYP) and other authors and illustrators at the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival. Enjoy live story times with authors\, learn from author talks\, and have a ton of fun at the Family Fun Zone!
URL:https://cambridgecommonwriters.org/calendar/2025-chappaqua-childrens-book-festival-with-tracey-baptiste/
LOCATION:Chappaqua Train Station\, Allen Pl\, Chappaqua\, New York\, 10514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mentor Event
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SUMMARY:Spoken Word Stage Reading with Diane Griffin
DESCRIPTION:The Garlic & Arts Festival will be celebrating 12 years of Words on the Word Stage with readings by a number of authors\, including Diane Griffin (Nonfiction\, January 2018). This festival began to support local artists and farmers in the North Quabbin and nearby towns\, and will run from September 27-28\, with performances by other authors on the Word Stage throughout.
URL:https://cambridgecommonwriters.org/calendar/spoken-word-stage-reading-with-diane-griffin/
LOCATION:Forster Farm\, 60 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, Massachusetts\, 01364\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alum Event
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SUMMARY:Turkeys in Disguise Book Launch with Cynthia Platt
DESCRIPTION:Visit Whitelam Books for this in-person book launch of Cynthia Platt’s (WFYP\, June 2014) new picture book\, Turkeys in Disguise. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s Thanksgiving Day and Farmer Byrd’s Turkey & Vegetable Farm is expecting business\, but a surprisingly empty pen has the farmer declaring\, “No turkeys for sale!” \n\n\n\nFollow along as a group of kids get crafty and decide to save some turkeys by coming up with a cornucopia of creative and silly disguises for their feathered friends. \n\n\n\nInspired by the popular Thanksgiving school activity of creating paper disguises for the turkey\, this lower-priced hardcover picture book is perfect for the classroom and for story time at home. 
URL:https://cambridgecommonwriters.org/calendar/turkeys-in-disguise-book-launch-with-cynthia-platt/
LOCATION:Whitelam Books\, 610 Main Street\, Reading\, Massachusetts\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alum Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T170000
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SUMMARY:East End Books Ptown presents: L Scully "Self-Romancing" in conv. w/ Zac Smith and Madison Murray
DESCRIPTION:Visit East End Books in Provincetown to celebrate the launch of L Scully’s (Nonfiction\, January 2023) poetry collection\, Self-Romancing. L will be in conversation with Zac Smith and Madison Murray. You can also watch the event through the store’s Facebook page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn a tonal mash-up of Jenny Holzer’s Truisms\, confessional poetry\, and fortune telling\, Self-Romancing draws you into the amorous and obsessive inner life of an unnamed romantic. Relatable and snarky\, heartfelt and horny\, L Scully fortifies irony with vulnerability\, bringing readers into a narrative as intimate as slumber parties and ordinary as Trader Joe’s. Bursting with the giddy charm of the everyday\, Self-Romancing plays with form\, turning a book into a crush\, a crank call\, a manifesto.
URL:https://cambridgecommonwriters.org/calendar/east-end-books-ptown-presents-l-scully-self-romancing-in-conv-w-zac-smith-and-madison-murray/
LOCATION:East End Books Ptown\, 389 Commercial Street\, Provincetown\, Massachusetts\, 02657\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alum Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T200000
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SUMMARY:WORTHY: THE BRAVE AND CAPABLE LIFE OF JOSEPH PIERCE Virtual Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join Newbery Honor author Andrea Wang (WFYP\, June 2011) and illustrator Youa Vang in conversation with educators and leaders of the NCTE Asian/AAPI Caucus\, Diana Liu and Leah Werther\, as they discuss Andrea and Youa’s historical nonfiction picture book\, WORTHY: THE BRAVE AND CAPABLE LIFE OF JOSEPH PIERCE \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to all.
URL:https://cambridgecommonwriters.org/calendar/worthy-the-brave-and-capable-life-of-joseph-pierce-virtual-book-launch/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:Alum Event
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