Meet & Greet Clifford the Big Red Dog!
Easton Area Public Library 515 Church Street, Easton, PA, United StatesEnjoy a Clifford the Big Red Dog storytime, plus a visit with the real, live Clifford himself!
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Meet & Greet Maisy the Mouse!
Easton Area Public Library 515 Church Street, Easton, PA, United StatesEnjoy a Maisy the Mouse storytime, plus a visit with the real, live Maisy herself!
Meet & Greet Curious George!
Easton Area Public Library 515 Church Street, Easton, PA, United StatesEnjoy a Curious George storytime, plus a visit with the real, live Curious George himself!
Mindful with Me: Connecting with Your Child Through Daily Mindfulness
Easton Area Public Library 515 Church Street, Easton, PA, United StatesJoin author Sarah Dennehy for a parent/child mindfulness workshop. About the book: In "Mindful with Me", practicing mindfulness with your child can take just minutes a day, and will help you both feel calmer, happier, and more focused. From alligator breathing to volcano jumps, from a sensory walk to a bedtime wind-down, enjoy discovering new […]
LVP Virtual Open Mic
Virtual Online: Facebook & YoutubeLehigh Valley Poetry will host the annual virtual open mic, encouraging all to share an original poem, short story, or song. The event will be hosted on zoom, and streamed on Facebook. Please see the link information in the Facebook event or reach out to E.Lynn Alexander, organizer with the Easton Book Festival, for more […]
Wicked Brew, presented by Lehigh Valley Poetry
Connexions Gallery 213 Northampton St, Easton, PA, United StatesLehigh Valley Poetry's annual Wicked Brew event will pair up again with the Easton Book Festival in the Connexions Gallery courtyard for an event that you will not want to miss. Wicked Brew honors the seasonal vibe and invites participating poets, writers, artists, and musicians to draw from their darker sources- the creepy, the macabre, […]
Open Mic at Centre Square, hosted by Lehigh Valley Poetry and Noble Quills
Centre Square Circle Centre Square Circle, Easton, United StatesJoin us for an incredible evening in the heart of Easton as Lehigh Valley Poetry and Noble Quills join forces to host an outdoor open mic event.
World War 3: Now? Slideshow & Concert
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesSlideshow presentations by contributors to the longest-running political comics anthology, World War 3 Illustrated—now in its 46th year. Featuring Seth Tobocman, Shalom Neuman, and more. Accompanied by the musical group Continuity of Struggle. "Now?" -- World War 3 Illustrated, Issue #54: Today the planet is a hot mess! A train wreck! A forest fire! A […]
Easton Book Festival Local Author Tables Meet and Greet
Easton Farmers' Market Scott Park, Easton, PAEstablished 1752--the year of the City’s founding--Easton Farmers’ Market is the oldest, continuous open-air market in the nation. Meet and greet local authors under the Easton Book Festival tent.
How to Nurture the Story That Is Within You
The Journey Home 52 South 2nd Street, Easton, PA, United StatesEveryone has a story. This mini-workshop will demonstrate how a person can take their story, embellish it and write in down. Dennis Boyne is a seasoned storyteller and the Executive Director of Lehigh Valley Story Slam. He has written three books: A Family's Journey, Major Kate, and Jake at Church. In addition to his literary […]
What Does It Mean to have Published a Memoir?
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesWhat’s it like to have the opportunity to share a portion of your life with any reader? Three memoirists discuss how it feels to have translated a chunk of their lives into the form of a book. It seems literary, but it’s really an activity of finding and sharing yourself through writing. Melba Tolliver is […]
Storytime for Dogs at Easton Farmers’ Market with special guest Clifford the Big Red Dog
Easton Farmers' Market Scott Park, Easton, PAStop by the Easton Book Festival tables for paw-some stories and treats. Make friends, celebrate books and community, and meet some of the EBF Board! Plus, meet special guest, the real, live Clifford the Big Red Dog!
Conversations in Solarpunk, Climate Fiction, and Futurisms
Nurture Nature Center 518 Northampton St, Easton, PA, United StatesBy its nature, no one person defines solarpunk and it evolves as people join the movement. It tends towards interconnectedness, justice, mutualism, library economies, technology aligned with Nature, creating trajectories towards diverse futures, community-building, and is antithetical to fossil fuel extraction, uber-capitalism, racism, authoritarianism, fascism and the like. As a genre, solarpunk spans all other […]
Discover the Power of Nonviolent Communication
The Journey Home 52 South 2nd Street, Easton, PA, United States"Human beings have enormous power to enrich life. We can use words to contribute to people's enjoyment, their wisdom. We are powerhouses, and there's nothing we enjoy doing more than to use that power we have to enrich lives." — Marshall Rosenberg, PhD, creator of NVC Are you seeking: - Deeper connections with others? […]
When Freedom Is the Question, Abolition Is the Answer: Reflections on Collective Liberation–Bill Ayers in conversation with Melba Tolliver
An esteemed activist invites us to consider the complex idea of abolition as much more than a strategy or a set of tactics—at a deeper level, abolition is an entire political framework, culture, and orientationBlending history and political theory and weaving in examples from literature, social movements, and his personal life, this book is a […]
Ignite Your Cinematic Creativity with Brandon Avery
The Social Tour 12 South Sitgreaves, Easton, United StatesJoin world-renowned creator Brandon Avery for an incredible opportunity to dive deep into the art of cinematography. What to Expect: Discussion (20-30 mins): Brandon will share insights from his book, 100 Cinematography Ideas To Spark Your Creativity, exploring practical tips and inspiring concepts that can elevate your filmmaking craft. Hands-On Session (30 mins): Put those […]
Art & Text: Artists Talks
1001 Thai 1001 Northampton Street, Easton, United StatesThree hours of artists talks, by artists whose work comprise TEXT: An Exhibition of ART Made with TEXT. The show itself runs from September 2nd through November 30th, and showcases work by Maciek Albrecht, Audrey Anastasi, Ursula Clark, Hyo Ju Chun, Patricia Dahlman & Michael Dal Cerro, Jan Dell, Kate Dodd, Pete Gourfain, Angela La […]
Drag Story Hour with Yippee Skippy Puppets
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesYour kids and the whole family will be entertained and enlightened by this very special story hour with puppets, that features PrideFest 2022 Royale Champion drag queen, Eileen O’Brennan. Children learn tolerance early, and what better way to introduce them to the reality of human variety than in the safe, nurturing space of a children’s […]
Our Changing Climate: A “Science on a Sphere” program
Nurture Nature Center 518 Northampton St, Easton, PA, United StatesJoin Kate Semmens of Nurture Nature Center for a Science on a Sphere program about our changing climate. Our climate is changing – why is it happening, what are the impacts, and what can we do to adapt? This program explores climate change from a global to a local level, reviews the science and future […]
Sharing Thoughts on End of Life Care, with Death Cafe Workshop
The Journey Home 52 South 2nd Street, Easton, PA, United StatesLinda J. Mancinelli will read from her book Before You Go: A Hospice Nurse Shares Her Experiences Caring for Her Dying Patients, which contains stories and poetry from her more than 30 years as a hospice nurse. Along with Bonnie Winfield, of The Journey Home, Linda will also facilitate a Death Cafe workshop, for the […]
Bethlehem Steel: Rusting Relic – with author & photographer John and Steven Landis
Sigal Museum’s Auditorium 342 Northampton St, Easton, PA, United StatesAuthor talk with photographic slideshow. In 2001, the unthinkable happened when Bethlehem Steel declared bankruptcy after nearly a century and a half of making iron and steel for bridges, buildings, dams, railroad rail, ships, armor plating, armaments, and numerous other products. When the flagship plant in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, closed, it sat abandoned for some years […]
World War 3: Now? – Discussion with International Artists (Hybrid Online/In-person)
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesWorld War 3 Illustrated co-founder Seth Tobocman, in person, conducts an online conversation with cartoonists Mohammad Sabaaneh, in Palestine, and Volodymyr Bilyk, in Ukraine. About World War 3 Illustrated Issue #54: "Now?" Today the planet is a hot mess! A train wreck! A forest fire! A breached dam! A nuclear reactor that could melt down at […]
Poetry & Puppetry Workshop with Magnus Matteo
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesIn this Poetry & Puppetry writing workshop, participants are encouraged to choose a puppet from the Book & Puppet displays that speak to them, and to write a poem from the perspective of the chosen puppet. This event is open to all ages and all writing abilities. Workshop facilitator Magnus Mateo is a Lehigh Valley […]
A Dark and Stormy Night Game Show Day 1: Crime, Suspense, Thriller
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesDay 1: Crime, Suspense, Thriller Storm clouds gather as the audience votes on their favorite excerpts read by three GLVWG authors in a literary “gameshow.” Each round showcases the authors’ mastery of an element of fiction: dialogue, setting, character with the audience as the judge. Expect audience participation, a literary trivia quiz, door prizes, and […]
Party Time with Unbearables Poetry Collective & Collapse Press East
International Fusionism Museum 107 N 4th St, Easton, PA, United StatesParty time at International Fusionism Museum features readings by The Unbearables and Collapse Press, The Unbearables are a loose confederation of poets and writers who came of age in 1980s and 90s New York. Infamous for their high-minded aesthetics and low, barroom manners, the group has sought to torment literary powers-that-be throughout its more than […]
Essentials of Social Media: Workshop (Special 4-Hour Intensive; $200 Fee)
The Social Tour 12 South Sitgreaves, Easton, United StatesJoin us for an immersive, hands-on workshop hosted by world-renowned multihyphenate creator Brandon Avery at The Social Tour in Easton, PA on October 20th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. As a celebrated filmmaker, educator, and social media expert, Brandon brings a wealth of experience to this event, offering you a unique opportunity to learn […]
Grit and Crime–The Art of Writing Noir: Panel DIscussion
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesNoir is a subgenre of crime literature featuring cynical characters and bleak settings. Dark in theme and subject matter, noir often features systemic corruption and a disturbing mixture of sex and violence. It is frequently associated with hard-boiled detective fiction, but they’re not exactly the same. Panelists will discuss the similarities and differences between noir […]
Storying a Bright Future – Workshop
The Journey Home 52 South 2nd Street, Easton, PA, United StatesJoin BrightFlame to vision our way to just, regenerative futures. Cognitive science shows we are wired for stories: it’s how we make sense of and navigate the world; it’s how we change the world. In this experiential workshop we’ll journey into that future, dive into details, and make visceral memories. We’ll share these futures to […]
Protagonist vs. Plot — A Writers’ Panel Discussion
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesWays and why's we stray from a strong protagonist arc. Pros and cons of strong protagonist arcs vs. plot-driven stories. Panelists: Thomas Terraforte: Panel Moderator; author of scifi/fantasy novels. Member of the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group (GLVWG). Michael Daigle: Newspaperman turned detective author. Famous for the Nagler series. GLVWG Member. Angel Ackerman: President of […]
Easton Zine [Mini] Library ZINE SWAP @ Small Press Expo
Sigal Museum’s Auditorium 342 Northampton St, Easton, PA, United StatesThe Easton (Mini) Zine Library will be hosting the annual EBF zine swap (leave/take) at the Author and Small Press Expo on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the Sigal Museum in Downtown Easton as part of the Easton Book Festival and our commitment to celebrate all forms of printed matter. Organized by E. Lynn Alexander, […]
Small Press Expo: Publisher Tables with Author Meet & Greet
Sigal Museum’s Auditorium 342 Northampton St, Easton, PA, United StatesCome meet independent small press publishers and authors. Local and visiting publishers will have tables for visitor s to check out. Join Media Medusa, Stick Figure Poetry, Parisian Phoenix Publishing, Eagle Enterprise, Tom Lubben, Robin Gow, Katherine Cutler, Colleen Plummer, Thirty West, Raging Seas Press, BookMarc Press, Lee Upton, Janice Rodgers, MaryAnn Riker, Collapse […]
Writing a No-Fail Poem: Workshop with Rebecca Reynolds
The Journey Home 52 South 2nd Street, Easton, PA, United StatesA poetry workshop in which each participant is guaranteed to leave with a pretty decent poem. Good for younger writers or older participants new to poetry -- or anyone, really. Pen and paper (or a laptop or a cellphone) required. Rebecca Reynolds is a poet and educator who teaches creative writing at Rutgers University. She […]
Preserving the Pennsylvania Wilds: the Rebirth of Elk Country — Author Mario Chiappelli in Conversation with Environmental Educator Ian Kindle
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesA Legacy of Conservation Every year thousands flock to the Pennsylvania Wilds to be among nature and its famous elk herd. In the past, dangerous levels of hunting and industrial development forever altered Pennsylvania's natural landscape and drove its native elk to near extinction. In response, concerned sportsmen and conservationists pushed the state legislature to […]
A Dark and Stormy Night: Game Show Day 2: with Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesDay 2: Storm clouds gather as the audience votes on their favorite excerpts read by three GLVWG authors in a literary “gameshow.” Each round showcases the authors’ mastery of an element of fiction: dialogue, setting, character with the audience as the judge. Expect audience participation, a literary trivia quiz, door prizes, and fun for all. […]
Beyond Representation: LGBTQIA+ Book Workshop
The Journey Home 52 South 2nd Street, Easton, PA, United StatesIn this workshop we explore how to engage with LGBTQIA2+ books beyond conversations of representation and towards deepening our commitments towards equity and justice.
Jump Start Your Young Adult and Middle-Grade Book – Workshop
The Journey Home 52 South 2nd Street, Easton, PA, United StatesDo you have an idea for a book you've been dying to dig into? In this workshop, participants will explore and map out idea(s) for Young Adult and Middle-Grade novels and discuss techniques for a successful first one to three pages of a project to hook the reader for the chapters to come. No formal […]
Celebrating the Lehigh Valley in Print
Quadrant Book Mart & Coffee House 20 N 3rd St, Easton, PA, United StatesCelebrate various locations around the Lehigh Valley (and Slate Belt) as they appear as settings in various books by local authors. Parisian Phoenix Publishing has titles that present a fictionalized Bethlehem (romantic comedy Trapped: What if Skunks Were Matchmakers? recently released with full-color photography and a new cover), short stories that depict growing up in […]
Making Open Mic Magic: How We Host
The Social Tour 12 South Sitgreaves, Easton, United StatesA panel of experienced Open Mic hosts offer advice for potential event hosts, with Q&A session--followed by a sample Open Mic, where any willing participant from the audience can host with the help of the panel of hosts. Panel members: Magnus Mateo, Darrell Parry, and more.
How Book Reviews Happen
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesHow do leading book review publications decide which books to review? Who gets picked to write the reviews? Frequent book reviewer Randall Pinkston chats with Melba Tolliver about the behind-the-scenes world of high-profile book-reviewing. Randall Pinkston is former CBS Correspondent (including White House 1991-92), former Professor of Practice, Morgan State University School of Global Journalism […]
Words from the Youth: Featuring the Lafayette College English Club
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesJoin members of the Lafayette College English club at an intimate reading of original work. Many students have not read for an audience before and are anxious yet eager to share with you all. It's sure to shape up to be a charming gathering of curiousity and celebration. You won't want to miss it! The […]
Pink Trees Press Poetry Reading
Quadrant Book Mart & Coffee House 20 N 3rd St, Easton, PA, United StatesPink Trees Press was established in 2012 producing small batches of handmade books. The press grew in 2019 when it started to produce Origami Book #1 & Origami Book # 2. In 2020, "Silver Tongued Devil Anthology" became the first mass-marketed Pink Trees Press book. Since then, the press has published "Poems from an Unending […]
Transforming Pain into Art: A Workshop on Creative Healing
The Journey Home 52 South 2nd Street, Easton, PA, United StatesIn this interactive 90-minute session, local expressive art facilitator at The Journey Home Community Studio, Dr. Bonnie Winfield guides participants through the powerful process of using creative expression as a tool for emotional healing. Attendees will learn techniques for channeling difficult experiences into various artistic mediums, including writing, visual art. Winfield will share inspiring examples […]
Investigative Journalism Transformed: Podcasts and Network News
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesIndependent journalist Greg Olear--host of the podcast "Prevail" and author of "Rough Beast: Who Donald Trump Really Is, What He’ll Do if Re-Elected, and Why Democracy Must Prevail"--talks about new approaches to investigative journalism, with veteran broadcast journalists Melba Tolliver (ABC Eyewitness News, News 12 Long Island, Accidental Anchorwoman), and Randall Pinkston, former CBS Correspondent (including […]