Dudley Edmundson Reading
onlineDudley Edmondson is an American writer and photographer specializing primarily in outdoors and nature writing and photography. He currently lives in Duluth, Minnesota.
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Lee Upton & Joyce Hinnefeld in Conversation
onlineAuthor Lee Upton (Lafayette College) speaks with Joyce Hinnefeld (Moravian College) about writing. Each author reads from their newest works, and they discuss their writing process. Lee Upton is the author of fourteen books, including six books of poetry, short story collections, an essay collection, and volumes of literary criticism. She is a librettist as […]
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Daniel Chacon reading/discussion
onlineAuthor Daniel Chacon reads from and discusses his latest works. Daniel Chacón is a Latino short story writer, novelist, essayist, editor, professor, and radio host. The Cholo Tree: This engrossing coming-of-age novel for teens follows a young Chicano artist who wants only to develop his craft and study in Paris, but who must deal with […]
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Word: A Visual Art Show
onlineJoin Jackie Lima and other artists for a virtual art show and party. Artists include: Edward Coppola Marie Roberts Joseph O’Neal Harriet Finck Patricia Dahlman Michael DalCerro Betsey Rosenwald Jenna Katzin Lash Jackie Lima
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Learning the History of Books – Chris Phillips Class
onlineJoin Lafayette professor, Chris Phillips, as he takes us on a journey through the history of books. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85259135609?pwd=aVBRbzM1REFrVXNSSlhrenlKMGxNZz09 Passcode: 607999 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13126266799,,85259135609#,,,,,,0#,,607999# or +16465588656,,85259135609#,,,,,,0#,,607999#
Future of Education panel discussion
onlineChallenged by the Covid pandemic, people everywhere are rethinking where, when and how we do teaching and learning. It’s safe to say this is a time to re-think the aims of education not just of children, but of adults as well. For Lisa Jackson, being appointed Education Coordinator for the Savannah African Art Museum last […]
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LAFAYETTE ON THE BOOK
onlineAn Informal Panel Discussion Sponsored by the Lafayette College Humanities Center, Organized for the Second Annual Easton Book Festival Organizer and moderator: - Eric Ziolkowski, Helen H. P. Manson Professor of Bible ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shakespeare’s First Folio: The Gift Two Fellow Players Gave Him—and Us - June Schlueter, Charles A. Dana […]
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Why Zines? An Easton Book Festival Panel Discussion
onlineWhy zines? Zines are typically DIY books that are shared, traded, spread, and collected. Zine culture has been around for years, with a role in subversion, activism, radical self expression, book arts, political activism, and so much more. In this panel for the Easton Book Festival, local zine collector/maker/enthusiast Lynn Alexander will host guest panelists […]
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Words in the Ward
onlineJoin Lynn Alexander and Easton West Ward's writers and musicians for readings, performances and art-films.
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Rock Reads: Musicians On Books
onlineRock Reads- Local Musicians On Books- Coming Tuesday, November 10th at 7:00 PM EST. This will be a virtual event on zoom webinar AND streaming on Facebook and the Easton Book Festival website. Webinar: 822 6055 9193. About this event: Please join us in a special virtual discussion for the Easton Book Festival with local […]
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Floyd Cooper reads Max and the Tagalong Moon
onlineStorytime with children's book illustrator Floyd Cooper. Floyd Cooper is the Coretta Scott King award-winning illustrator of nearly 100 books for children. Floyd started his career in illustration at Hallmark, after a successful career in the industrial side of art, he made the leap into picture books with Eloise Greenfield’s Grandpa’s Face. Since then Floyd […]
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GLVWG: Getting to Know You-Author Michael Stephen Daigle is interviewed by John Evans
onlineAuthor Michael Daigle discusses his work and process with GLVWG's John Evans. Michael is the author of the multiple award winning Frank Nagler Mysteries: THE SWAMPS OF JERSEY; A GAME CALLED DEAD; THE WEIGHT OF LIVING; THE RED HAND. For info visit www.michaelstephendaigle.com, a site for fiction, poetry and commentary.
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Writer’s Cafe–hosted by GLVWG
onlinePre-recorded two weeks ago--learn what this fun bi-weekly program is all about: If you are serious about getting published, this is a great way to get started. Come to the Writers Cafe and take a chance with a very friendly circle of fellow writers by reading a page or two of your current manuscript. The […]
GLVWG: Getting to Know You-Christopher Ochs
onlineAuthor Christopher Ochs discusses his work with Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group interviewer Dianne Sinovic Christopher D. Ochs' foray into writing began with his epic fantasy Pindlebryth of Lenland: The Five Artifacts, recommended by US Review of Books. Several of his short stories have been published in the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group and Bethlehem […]
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Nurture Nature Center Book Club: The Future We Choose
onlineNurture Nature Center shares an online book club about environmental issues.
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Sylva Kelegian: God Spelled Backwards
onlineSylva Kelegian has appeared Off-Broadway and guest-starred on television dramas such as CSI, NCIS: Los Angeles, Southland, Rizzoli & Isles, ER, Cold Case, Desperate Housewives, Big Love, Prison Break, Bones, Without a Trace, and many more. She has starred in independent films, co-starred in Stephen King’s movie of the week, Desperation, and appeared in movies […]
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Victoria Jamieson
onlineVictoria Jamieson is an American author and illustrator of children's books, known for "Roller Girl," a graphic novel about roller derby
Rebecca Price Janney Reading & Enactment
onlineDR. REBECCA PRICE JANNEY is the author of twenty-four books, including her beloved Easton Series. Her newest novels are Easton at the Pass and Sweet, Sweet Spirit: One Woman’s Spiritual Journey to the Asbury College Revival, 2020 Golden Scroll Award third place Historical Novel of the Year. Easton at the Crossroads captured the 2019 Golden […]
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Natalie Goldberg: Writing Down the Bones
onlineAuthor Natalie Goldberg in conversation with Easton Book Festival president Melba Tolliver (who is also one of Natalie's students!) Natalie Goldberg is the author of fifteen books, including Writing Down the Bones (Shambhala, 1986), which has sold over one million copies, has been translated into fourteen languages, and started a revolution in the way we […]
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Words in Action: a panel discussion with playwrights and screenwriters
onlinePlaywrights and screenwriters discuss their forms and how the pandemic is affecting their ability to share ideas with the public. With Dennis Bush, Lori Fischer, Sylva Kelegian, and Maureen Davis. Dennis Bush-Playwright/screenwriter Dennis Bush's plays have been performed in New York, and throughout the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, […]
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Jessica Stone reads Craving London: Confessions of an Incurable Romantic
onlineAuthor Jessica Stone reads from and discusses her brand new memoir, "Craving London." Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89804660321 "Read Jessica Stone's evocative memoir and prepare to be dazzled. When I grow up, I want to write like Jessica!" -Gay Hendricks, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Big Leap […]
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Meet Floyd Cooper: Interview with Melba Tolliver
Meet renowned children's book illustrator Floyd Cooper, who lives right here in Easton, PA. Link to join Webinar https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89335925800 Floyd Cooper is the Coretta Scott King award-winning illustrator of nearly 100 books for children. Floyd started his career in illustration at Hallmark, after a successful career in the industrial side of art, he made the […]
Marly Youmans Reading, hosted by John Wilson
onlineMarly Youmans is one of today's masters of language and imagination. Her poetry and fiction blend fantastic, historical, and everyday elements that have delighted readers for decades. In this program, book critic and editor John Wilson introduces a series of dramatic readings of Youmans's fiction and poetry, from her critically acclaimed Catherwood (1996) to her recently released Charis in […]
Marly Youmans Reading, hosted by John Wilson
onlineMarly Youmans is one of today's masters of language and imagination. Her poetry and fiction blend fantastic, historical, and everyday elements that have delighted readers for decades. In this program, book critic and editor John Wilson introduces a series of dramatic readings of Youmans's fiction and poetry, from her critically acclaimed Catherwood (1996) to her […]
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It’s Okay to Be Different, by Todd Parr
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesIt's Okay to Be Different, by Todd Parr. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Spooked: Dr Zeno’s Flashmob
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesSpooked: Dr Zeno's Flashmob, part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Books As Art
Lafayette College Store, 211 McCartney Street (on College Hill, corner of High Street) 211 McCartney Street, Easton, PA, United StatesLafayette College Store will host Maryann Riker, a mixed media artist who will take us on a journey into the beautiful and fascinating world of artist books.
Lehigh Valley Reads presents “Talk/Read/Sing”
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesFour 15-minute Talk Read Sing sessions with families. On the hour, between Noon and 3:30. United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s Talk Read Sing is a public awareness and action campaign that aims to improve literacy for children birth to age five and empower families to become their child’s first and best teacher. The […]
Joe Frinzi, Cathy Bednar, Robin Riding and More, at Children’s Author Expo
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesJoe Frinzi will have his two “Princess Bria” books, along with “Kubrick’s Monolith” (about the history of the film, 2001: A Space Odyssey), and “Movies On My Mind” (a collection of his film columns from the Easton Irregular). Cathy Bednar will be selling her two “Myra Carter” children’s books, along with her book of poems […]
The Feel Good Book, by Todd Parr
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesThe Feel Good Book, by Todd Parr. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Lehigh Valley Poetry: Community Open Mic
Lafayette College Store, 211 McCartney Street (on College Hill, corner of High Street) 211 McCartney Street, Easton, PA, United StatesJoin us for the special Easton Book Festival open mic. This event will be held in the courtyard outside the Lafayette College Store at 211 McCartney St. in Easton. Share a poem, sing a song, do your thing. All welcome.
Science Fiction Author Panel Discussion
onlineAre you a fan of science fiction? Or interested in finding out what this kind of fiction is all about? Check out the Easton Book Festival's science fiction author panel, hosted by Dianna Sinovic, featuring authors Phil Giunta, Christopher Ochs and Rachel Thompson. We explore strange new worlds to seek out new life and new […]
Author Tina Capricorn Discusses “The Anchor of Time”
onlineTina Capricorn has been imagining adventures with fantastic creatures her entire life. She and interviewer Veda King Blanchard discuss Aeor-Eterna, and the story of Renata and Vincent. Join the fun, right here on our website's front page!
Rock Reads: Musicians On Books
onlinePlease join us in a special virtual discussion for the Easton Book Festival with local musicians, talking about the books they read and if these books have had an influence on their music and creative careers. This talk will help viewers see a different side of some local favorites, with this candid talk on biographies, […]
The Don’t Worry Book, by Todd Parr
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesThe Don't Worry Book, by Todd Parr. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Hansel and Gretel: Fractured Fable
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesHansel and Gretel: Fractured Fable, part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Lafayette College Student Open Mic
Lafayette College Store, 211 McCartney Street (on College Hill, corner of High Street) 211 McCartney Street, Easton, PA, United StatesJoin the Easton Book Festival in the courtyard outside the Lafayette College Store and watch live student performances. Spoken Word, Music and More. All are welcome!
Echo City Capers Storytime and Workshop
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesEnjoy an afternoon of capers and coloring at Book & Puppet with Ralph Greco & Joe Swarctz, the creators of children's book series, "Echo City Capers". Ralph will be reading from illustrated series and Joe will lead kids-of-all-ages in a fun drawing & coloring workshop.
Flash Fiction Competition
All stories have a beginning, a middle, and an end. They also have conflict and resolution. Flash fiction contains all this and more—in 100 words. It is a challenging writing experience and requires a special skill to pack so much action into so few words. Check out some great examples written by Greater Lehigh Valley […]
The Brother Book, by Todd Parr
onlineThe Brother Book, by Todd Parr. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater. View here on the festival website front page.
Three Authors: Theodora Ziolkowski, Conor Bracken and Alex McElroy
onlineTheodora Ziolkowski (On The Rocks), Conor Bracken (The Enemy of My Enemy is Me) and Alex McElroy (The Atmospherians) read excerpts from their respective books, followed by a discussion and Q&A. This is a rebroadcast from July 2021 - view it on the festival website front page!
Tech Talk: Story Structure
onlineAuthor and freelance writer, Rachel Thompson, looks at what story structure is and why it’s important. She addresses the philosophical split between discovery writers and plotters and bridges the craft gap between them. View this Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group Tech Talk on our festival website front page. BIO: Rachel Thompson, former freelance writer, wrote […]
Murder in the Lehigh Valley, with Katherine Ramsland
onlineAuthor Katherine Ramsland, in conversation with Lafayette College Store's Darrell Parry, discusses "Murder in the Lehigh Valley". Watch here on our festival website's front page.
Have You Seen The Ghost Of Tom? (Puppet Pals)
onlineHave You Seen The Ghost Of Tom? -- Part of the Helping Kids Cope series presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater. View here on our festival website front page.
In the Circle of Writers – Panel Discussion
onlineFinding someone to critique your writing is a challenging task. Family and friends will gladly do it, but they will tell you how good you are—they love you. Writers need honest criticism best delivered by people who know the craft. That would be other writers. Join us in the circle of writers to watch a […]
The Memoir Revolution is Changing the World – Panel Discussion
onlineThe Memoir Revolution is Changing the World If you wonder what it’s like to turn an important part of your life into a readable story, join these authors to learn what that process was like for them. Host Jerry Waxler's memoir about growing up in the sixties spurred his passion for the genre. He writes […]
The Underwear Book, by Todd Parr
onlineThe Underwear Book, by Todd Parr, part of the Helping Kids Cope series presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater. Watch here on festival website front page.
The Tree In Me, by Corinna Luyken
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesThe Tree In Me, by Corinna Luyken, part of the Helping Kids Cope series presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater. Live in person at Book & Puppet Company on Centre Square, Easton, and also online on festival website front page.
Tech Talk: Your Story is Perfect! Don’t Change a Thing. Well, Except For…
onlineYou finished your story. You’re proud of it and should be, but now, it’s time for other eyes to judge your work. Before you fire it off to your agent, publisher, editor, open call, or even your critique group, you should take the time to review and polish your story. Always submit your best work! […]
You Call THAT a Poem?
onlineJust because the author tells you it’s a poem, does that really make it a poem? Could you tell the difference if it wasn’t? Is an all-encompassing definition of the term “Poem” even possible? Panelists Lynn Alexander (founder of Lehigh Valley Poetry,) Karen Lillis (owner/ operator of Karen’s Book Row,) Frank May (owner/ curator of […]
The Witches and Goblins Are Coming to Town – Puppet Pals
onlineThe Witches and Goblins Are Coming to Town, a Puppet Pals show, part of the Helping Kids Cope series presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater. View on our festival website front page.
Children’s Illustrator Elizabeth Zunon Shows Kids How She Makes Books
onlineElizabeth Zunon will take youngsters on a journey exploring the illustrations of her books "Off to See the Sea" and "Bedtime for Sweet Creatures" by Nikki Grimes, through her reference photos, drawings, and colorful paintings and collages. Watch on our book festival front page.
Grandpa Cacao, by Elizabeth Zunon
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesGrandpa Cacao, by Elizabeth Zunon, part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Tech Talk: Doing Critique
onlineAuthor and freelance writer, Rachel Thompson, explains the importance of critique groups and critique partners and shares the basics of how to accept and give critique. Part of the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group series of Tech Talks. Watch online, on the festival website front page.
Nightmares With the Bible, author Steve Wiggins in conversation with Professor Eric Ziolkowski
onlineNightmares With the Bible, author Steve Wiggins in conversation with Lafayette College Professor Eric Ziolkowski. Explore the surprising intersection of contemporary horror movies, and the Good Book. View on our book festival website front page.
Halloween Stories, with Charles Kiernan
onlineThe Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group's Charles Kiernan presents tales to trouble your sleep. Not for children! Watch on our festival website front page.
The Earth Book, by Todd Parr
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesThe Earth Book, by Todd Parr. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Tech Talk: Beta Readers
onlineNovelist and Freelance writer, Rachel Thompson explains the relationship between authors and beta readers in her presentation. She gives tips and guidelines for readers and writers alike. Part of the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group's series of Tech Talks. Watch on our website front page.
Novels of GLVWG: Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group, in Performance
online“Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.” Over the years, GLVWG members have prepared a banquet of good reading. And like a great feast, the first step is to taste. Join us as our local authors offer you a sample of their favorite passages. We […]
The I’m Not Scared Book, by Todd Parr
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesThe I'm Not Scared Book, by Todd Parr. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Lehigh Valley Literary Magazine: All Day Meet & Greet plus Review Opportunity!
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesFind our Lehigh Valley Literary Magazine table anytime between 10:00am-5pm at 22 Centre Square, in front of Book & Puppet Company, where we’ll be selling prints and accepting submissions for book reviews. If you are an author and would like your book reviewed by the Lehigh Valley Literary Magazine and featured on our website and […]
Wingman: Dr Zeno’s Flashmob
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesWingman: Dr Zeno's Flashmob - part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
“Meanwhile in the Middle of Eternity” Author Read-aloud and Meet & Greet
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesMeet and greet local authors from the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group. Several who contributed to a speculative fiction anthology called Meanwhile in the Middle of Eternity will be reading aloud. Including authors Phil Giunta, Christopher D. Ochs (president of GLVWG), Susanna Reilly, Julie Fedon.
The Goodbye Book, by Todd Parr
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesThe Goodbye Book, by Todd Parr. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Robert Repino and The War With No Name, in conversation with Steve Wiggins.
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesRobert Repino grew up in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. After serving in the Peace Corps (Grenada 2000–2002), he earned an M.F.A. in Creative Writing at Emerson College. His debut novel Mort(e), a science fiction story about a war between animals and humans, was published by Soho Press in 2015. Mort(e) is the first book in the War With No […]
Angel Ackerman reads “Manipulations”
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesAngel Ackerman, author of the #FashionandFiends horror series, will be at the Easton Book Festival's author expo in Centre Square, on October 23rd representing local boutique press, Parisian Phoenix Publishing, which debuted with her novel MANIPULATIONS last month. She will be reading from the novel at 3pm. #ParisianPhoenix represents unique voices and diverse perspectives. Upcoming […]
The Unbearables: Poetry Readings
Quadrant Book Mart & Coffee House 20 N 3rd St, Easton, PA, United StatesSome of New York’s most iconoclastic countercultural post-beat avatars are in Easton for the weekend! Poetry Readings with The Unbearables: Ron Kolm, Amy Barone, Arthur Kaye, Wanda Phipps and more.
The Thankful Book, by Todd Parr
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesThe Thankful Book, by Todd Parr. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Bluebeard: Fractured Fable
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesBluebeard: Fractured Fable. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Poet Arhm Choi Wild, in conversation with Veda King Blanchard
onlineArhm Choi Wild is a queer, Korean-American poet who grew up in the slam community of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and went on to perform across the country, including at Brave New Voices, the New York City Poetry Festival, the Bowery Poetry Club, and Asheville Wordfest. Their debut book of poems, CUT TO BLOOM, was the […]
Meet Floyd Cooper: Interview with Melba Tolliver
online(A re-broadcast from our 2020 Festival) Meet renowned children's book illustrator Floyd Cooper, who lived right here in Easton, PA, in conversation with our festival's Melba Tolliver. Floyd Cooper was the Coretta Scott King award-winning illustrator of nearly 100 books for children. Floyd started his career in illustration at Hallmark, after a successful career in […]
Stories from the Anthology, presented by Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group
onlineThe Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group has published several anthologies featuring poems, essays, and short stories written by its members. Drop by to listen to the authors read some of their favorite stories. Watch on this festival website's front page.
Meet the Author: Elizabeth Helen Rose, interviewed by Dianna Sinovic
onlineGreater Lehigh Valley Writers Group presents, "Meet the Author: Elizabeth Helen Rose" -- interviewed by Dianna Sinovic. Elizabeth Helen Rose is a poet and painter who turned a pivotal time in her life into a springboard for her creativity. In this interview, she shares not only a deeper look into her writing and her art, […]
Gallery Talk: Easton Nights, with photographer Peter Ydeen
Sigal Museum’s Chrin Gallery 342 Northampton St, Easton, PA, United StatesMeet photographer Peter Ydeen and explore the mysterious and wonderful exhibition called Easton Nights. In over 70 photographs, Easton Nights evokes the surreal and romantic world of Easton’s small hours. The photos are animated, silent, and cathartic. Ydeen explains, “Easton Nights is a story which grew from the unique and uncommon valley in which the […]
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Reading: Benjamin Franklin’s The Natural Rights of Man Speech
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesBring the whole family for this historical performance presented by Bachmann Players' Christopher Black.
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Big Easy Easton Brass Kickoff Concert & Mini-Parade
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesMarch along with Easton’s own community second-line marching jazz band, the Big Easy Easton Brass (BEEB) as they bring a taste of New Orleans to downtown Easton. Bring your tambourine, kazoo, or any instrument you like, and join in the fun! Open to all ages and skill levels, this community band is bringing a New […]
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Reading: Lehigh Valley Poetry Group
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesJoin the Lehigh Valley Poetry Group for a FREE reading outside at Book, and Puppet Co. 22 Centre Square, Easton, PA. Or join us online through Facebook! We will kick off this year's Easton Book festival with a poetry reading featuring host E. Lynn Alexander and members of our program partner, the Lehigh Valley Poetry […]
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Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group Author Anthology Reading, Meet and Greet Tables
Easton Farmers' Market Scott Park, Easton, PAMeet and greet local authors under The Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group tents at the Easton Farmers’ Market (EFM) -- the oldest, continuous open-air market in the nation, established in 1752, the year of Easton's founding. Enjoy their on-stage performances from 9 to 10 am and from noon to 1pm. Featuring Cindy Williams Newsome, Robin […]
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Floyd Cooper Memorial Children’s Story Hour: MAX AND THE TAG-ALONG MOON
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesBring the kids to a delightful storybook reading of the late award-winning children’s book author and Easton’s own Floyd Cooper. The Parents Choice Awards best books list title, Max and the Tag-Along Moon, will be performed by Book and Puppet Co. owner, Andy Laties. About the Book: Max loves his grandpa. When they must […]
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The Three Little Pigs, Puppet Show, with Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesThe Three Little Pigs with YIPPEE SKIPPY PUPPET THEATER Bring your little ones to this delightful puppet show based upon the beloved children's tale, The Three Little Pigs. Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater performs interactive, improvisational puppetry for children ages 2-8 years old. The shows feature live musical accompaniment and draw on both familiar tales and […]
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Children’s Halloween Book Reading and Book Signing, with author Blair Thornburgh,SKULLS!
smARTivities 60 Centre Square, Easton, PA, United StatesJoin author Blair Thornburgh for this free reading and book signing of her very not scary Halloween-themed children’s book, SKULLS! This smart, skull-positive story cheerfully dispels any fears kids might have about their skeletons. Blair Thornburgh is the author of several books for young readers and teens, including Who's That Girl, Ordinary Girls, Top Banana, […]
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Ice Cream Truck outside Fidelity Bank on Centre Square
30 Centre Square, outside Crayola 30 Centre Square, Easton, PAThere’s no doubt that our sponsor Fidelity Bank delivers a refreshing approach to a community bank, so it only makes sense for them to deliver ice cream treats in the Fidelity Bank ice cream truck. This truck is active all summer long providing free pick-me-ups at local community events, nonprofit organizations, our branch locations, and […]
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Drag Queen Story Hour, with Eileen O’Brennan
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 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 story hour?
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Easton: City of Resources, with Photographer Bruce Fackenthal
Lafayette College Store, 211 McCartney Street (on College Hill, corner of High Street) 211 McCartney Street, Easton, PA, United StatesMeet Bruce Fackenthal, author of Easton: City of Resources --a stunningly photographed and designed history of the city of Easton, Pennsylvania. The book shows Easton at the height of the Industrial Revolution. Get an inside view as to what inspired this archive-based documentation of a lost moment in time. It's truly a romantic reflection of […]
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Reading: Mother Stories, with Dr. Bonnie Winfield, Students of Lafayette College, and The Journey Home
smARTivities 60 Centre Square, Easton, PA, United StatesIn this eye-opening event, students of Lafayette College will present readings of tales written by incarcerated mothers. The Journey Home is an expressive and creativity-based program run by Dr. Bonnie Winfield for women in the Northampton County Department of Corrections. Bonnie's mission is to provide a safe place for stillness and healing […]
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Games: DEVOUR Card Game Demo and Science on a Sphere
Nurture Nature Center 518 Northampton St, Easton, PA, United StatesEnjoy Nurture Nature's Science on a Sphere program about animal habitats. Then, play the game of DEVOUR, taking on the role of one of seven forest-dwelling creatures and feeding upon as many of your opponent's cards as you can. Bout after bout, compete for your very survival. Establish the largest Feed Pile, propel yourself to […]
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Panel: Banned Books, with Easton Book Festival Board Members and Eileen O’Brennan
Sigal Museum’s Auditorium 342 Northampton St, Easton, PA, United StatesJoin members of the Easton Book Festival's board of directors, as we reflect on the current state of our freedom to read. Hear the opinions of our very special guest, Drag Queen Story Hour presenter Eileen O'Brennan.
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Meet & Greet Authors of the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group
The Grand Eastonian Hotel 140 Northampton St, Easton, PA, United StatesStroll in to chat and ask questions about writing and publishing of participating GLVWG authors. They will hold court at The Grand Eastonian Hotel, across Northampton Street at Connexions Gallery, and over on Bank Street at The Bank Street Creamery. Featuring Dennis Boyne, Michael Daigle, Robert Martin, Suzanne Mattaboni, Christopher D. Ochs, and Dianna Sinovic. […]
Cindy Williams Newsome Chasing Baseball for Life and Other Adventures
Sigal Museum’s Auditorium 342 Northampton St, Easton, PA, United StatesJoin award-winning author Cindy Williams Newsome for a preview of her new release, Chasing Baseball for Life and Other Adventures, a memoir begun by and dedicated to her late brother and baseball enthusiast, Nearo “Bub” Williams Jr. Experience the profound effect the sport has on a number of baseball enthusiasts and professionals, inside and outside […]
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Prince Garrett Storyhour with author Jannie Pilgram
Bank Street Creamery 15 South Bank Street, Easton, PA, United StatesBring your kids to Bank Street Creamery for a very special story hour, hosted by the Prince Garrett stories author, Jannie Pilgrim. Prince Garrett lives in Garrett Land and loves playing with his dog Zeus (nicknamed Zuzu). The Prince Garrett stories began when the author, Jannie Pilgrim, would take Garrett for walks and tell him adventures about Garrett […]
Poetry Reading: E.Lynn Alexander Find Me in the Iris
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesPlease join us for a poetry reading at Book and Puppet with E. Lynn Alexander, a local poet, and independent publisher. E. Lynn Alexander's latest poetry collection, "Find Me in the Iris", was released in 2022. Find Me in the Iris, by Lynn Alexander This is the second book of poetry by E. Lynn Alexander, […]
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Poetry Reading: Nancy Scott
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesPrize-winning poet Nancy Scott has published more than 925 essays and poems. Her latest chapbook is entitled The Almost Abecedarian. She has had over 925 essays and poems that have appeared in magazines, literary journals, anthologies, newspapers, and as audio commentaries. Her latest chapbook appears on Amazon, The Almost Abecedarian. She won First Prize in […]
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Poetry Reading: Darrell Parry Twists: Gathered Ephemera
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesJoin Easton writer and artist Darrell Parry for a reading from his book Twists: Gathered Ephemera. The founder of the online publication Stick Figure Poetry Quarterly and co-host of the monthly Lehigh Valley Poetry’s Virtual Salon will also be happy to sign copies of his book for you! Darrell Parry is a writer, artist, and […]
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Poetry Reading: Rebecca Reynolds
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesPlease join us for a poetry reading with Rebecca Reynolds at Book and Puppet. Rebecca Reynolds has published two books of poetry, Daughter of the Hangnail, and The Bovine Tw0-Step. Rebecca Reynolds has published two books of poetry, Daughter of the Hangnail and The Bovine Two-Step. Her first book, Daughter of the Hangnail received the […]
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Panel Discussion: Sex in the Text: Making Love Between the Pages
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesMust be 18+ to attend. You won't want to miss this live panel discussion with romance and erotica writers on the hows and whys of putting sex You won't want to miss this live panel discussion with romance and erotica writers on the hows and whys of putting sex into print. William D. Prystauk writes […]
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Floyd Cooper Memorial Children’s Story Hour: Ruth and The Green Book, with Andy Laties and Puppets
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesBring your kids to this reading of the late Eastononian children’s book author’s inspiration for the Academy Award-winning film, The Green Book. The story is fiction, but The Green Book’s role in helping a generation of African American travelers avoid some of the indignities of Jim Crow is true history. The picture book that was […]
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Panel Discussion: Why Antisemitism? Lafayette College Students Reflect on the Writings of Dara Horn
Sigal Museum’s Auditorium 342 Northampton St, Easton, PA, United StatesIn this panel discussion, Lafayette College professor Monika Rice and her students reflect on author Dara Horn's book, People Love Dead Jews, a collection of essays about the role of Jewish persecution in modern-day world consciousness. Monika Rice and her students reflect on author Dara Horn's book, This event is free and open to the […]
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Poetry Reading: Limn the Mask, with Danielle Notaro
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesHear Danielle Notaro read from her first book of poems, Limn the Mask, which explores ways to express the ineffable self on paper. Poetry and prose with COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS. In this first book of poems, Danielle Notaro undertakes a quest to write the self on paper. The essence of self-being notoriously resistant to description, she […]
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Panel Discussion: Speculative Writing, with Robert Repino, Andrew Uzendoski, and Steve Wiggins
Book and Puppet Company 161 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, United StatesJoin authors Robert Repino, Andrew Uzendoski, and Steve Wiggins for a conversation on speculative writing—a literary genre that breaks the typical realism barriers of science fiction, horror, fantasy, or historical fiction to allow for unlimited possibilities and poses questions of what might have been or could be. Robert Repino grew up in […]
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Live in Concert: Singer-Songwriter Dayna Kurtz, with Robert Maché
Connexions Gallery 213 Northampton St, Easton, PA, United StatesThe Easton Book Festival is proud to present New Orleans-based singer-songwriter, Dayna Kurtz and Memphis-based guitarist Robert Maché, for a very special afternoon performance in the garden of Connexions Gallery. Seamlessly blending blues, jazz, folk, and Americana, Dayna Kurtz has performed to fans in Nashville, New York, London, and all over the world. She was […]
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