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Steve Gerkin (Nonfiction, January 2022), has published a new book Echoes of Light in collaboration with the photographer Sam Joyner, with essays, poems, and flash fiction pieces that respond to the images in the pages. Amy Asherah (Nonfiction, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Mariya Taher (Fiction, June 2016) has two recent op-ed pieces out: “When Protecting Girls Is Twisted Into Attacking Trans Youth: FGM/C Survivors Fight Back Against Transphobic Right-Wing Narratives” in Ms. Magazine, and “Opinion: CT needs to ban female […]
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It’s a great joy, as the year comes to a close, to look back on all of the accomplishments of the Lesley MFA community from the past twelve months. The End-of Year Celebration and Gift Guide is becoming […]
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Lyz Lenz (Fiction, June 2011) is interviewed on the podcast The High Life with Ricki Lake in an episode called “You Got a Divorce? Congrats!” Lyz discusses her book This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and […]
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Have you always wondered what’s involved in writing a picture book? In this Zoominar with Deborah Sosin (Nonfiction, January 2015), you’ll review the step-by-step process that led to the publication of Charlotte and the Quiet Place (Parallax Press, […]
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Highlighting themes of hope and humanity, the session will begin with a brief overview of the complex and nuanced influences of race, culture, and sociopolitical identities on Asian/Americans and the stories they tell. The presenters will discuss how […]
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The hero’s journey is a staple in English study, and pairing that framework with LGBTQ+ texts enables students to explore key story elements and to engage in nuanced discussion about the power in subverting traditional narratives. Join LGBTQ+ […]
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For the last several years, far too many communities have experienced and endured unprecedented calls for book bans. But in recent months, the pendulum has started to swing in the other direction. When authors, educators, and community activists […]