It'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, part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Lafayette 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.
Four 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 …
Joe 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 …
Joe Frinzi, Cathy Bednar, Robin Riding and More, at Children’s Author Expo Read More »
The Feel Good Book, by Todd Parr. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Join 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 …
Are 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, …
Tina 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, …
Author Tina Capricorn Discusses “The Anchor of Time” Read More »
Please 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 …
The 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, part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Join 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!
Enjoy 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 …
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 …
The 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.
Theodora 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 …
Three Authors: Theodora Ziolkowski, Conor Bracken and Alex McElroy Read More »
Author 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 …
Author 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? -- Part of the Helping Kids Cope series presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater. View here on our festival website front page.
Finding 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 …
The 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 …
The Memoir Revolution is Changing the World – Panel Discussion Read More »
Lehigh Valley Poetry's annual October event- Wicked Brew- will pair up again with the Easton Book Festival in a virtual poetry event that you won't want to miss. (But if …
The 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, part of the Helping Kids Cope series presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater. Live in person at Book & Puppet Company on Centre …
You 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, …
Tech Talk: Your Story is Perfect! Don’t Change a Thing. Well, Except For… Read More »
Just 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 …
The 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 …
The Witches and Goblins Are Coming to Town – Puppet Pals Read More »
Elizabeth 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 …
Children’s Illustrator Elizabeth Zunon Shows Kids How She Makes Books Read More »
Grandpa Cacao, by Elizabeth Zunon, part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Author 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 …
Nightmares 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 …
The 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. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Novelist 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 …
“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 …
Novels of GLVWG: Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group, in Performance Read More »
The I'm Not Scared Book, by Todd Parr. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Find 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 …
Lehigh Valley Literary Magazine: All Day Meet & Greet plus Review Opportunity! Read More »
Wingman: Dr Zeno's Flashmob - part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Meet 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 …
“Meanwhile in the Middle of Eternity” Author Read-aloud and Meet & Greet Read More »
The Goodbye Book, by Todd Parr. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Robert 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 …
Robert Repino and The War With No Name, in conversation with Steve Wiggins. Read More »
Angel 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, …
Some 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. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Bluebeard: Fractured Fable. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
Arhm 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 …
Poet Arhm Choi Wild, in conversation with Veda King Blanchard Read More »
(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 …
Meet Floyd Cooper: Interview with Melba Tolliver Read More »
The 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 …
Stories from the Anthology, presented by Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group Read More »
Greater 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 …
Meet the Author: Elizabeth Helen Rose, interviewed by Dianna Sinovic Read More »
Meet 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. …
Gallery Talk: Easton Nights, with photographer Peter Ydeen Read More »
Bring the whole family for this historical performance presented by Bachmann Players' Christopher Black.
March 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, …
Big Easy Easton Brass Kickoff Concert & Mini-Parade Read More »
Join 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 …
Meet 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 …
Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group Author Anthology Reading, Meet and Greet Tables Read More »
Bring 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 …
Floyd Cooper Memorial Children’s Story Hour: MAX AND THE TAG-ALONG MOON Read More »
The 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 …
The Three Little Pigs, Puppet Show, with Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater Read More »
Join 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 …
Children’s Halloween Book Reading and Book Signing, with author Blair Thornburgh,SKULLS! Read More »
There’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 …
Ice Cream Truck outside Fidelity Bank on Centre Square Read More »
Your 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 …
Meet 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 …
Easton: City of Resources, with Photographer Bruce Fackenthal Read More »
In 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 …
Enjoy 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 …
Games: DEVOUR Card Game Demo and Science on a Sphere Read More »
Join 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, …
Panel: Banned Books, with Easton Book Festival Board Members and Eileen O’Brennan Read More »
Stroll 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, …
Meet & Greet Authors of the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group Read More »
Join 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 …
Cindy Williams Newsome Chasing Baseball for Life and Other Adventures Read More »
Bring 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 …
Prince Garrett Storyhour with author Jannie Pilgram Read More »
Please 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 …
Poetry Reading: E.Lynn Alexander Find Me in the Iris Read More »
Prize-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 …
Join 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 …
Poetry Reading: Darrell Parry Twists: Gathered Ephemera Read More »
Please 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. …
Must 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 …
Panel Discussion: Sex in the Text: Making Love Between the Pages Read More »
Bring 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 …
In 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 …
Hear 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 …
Poetry Reading: Limn the Mask, with Danielle Notaro Read More »
Join 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 …
The 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. …
Live in Concert: Singer-Songwriter Dayna Kurtz, with Robert Maché Read More »
Join host Judy England-McCarthy and the Lehigh Valley Writer's Group (GLVWG) for a virtual panel discussion on creating short stories. Christopher Ochs, Rachel Thompson, Carol L. Wright, Hilary Hauck, and Suzanne Mattaboni. …
Virtual Short Story Panel: with Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group Read More »
Join celebrated graphic novelist and illustrator Sabrina Jones as she speaks with World War 3 artist and writer, Paula Hewitt, about using art—and the comics medium—to give voice to social …
In his book, UnMasking the Mask: Insights from Physical Theatre and Life, Arne Zaslove, offers inspiration to theatre makers, theatre lovers, and those who wonder how and why theatre has …
Words In The Ward, 18042, poetry events and projects in Easton's West Ward and downtown neighborhoods.
Enjoy a virtual evening with Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group (GLVWG) authors Dianna Sinovic and Phil Giunta. GLVWG is an all-genre writer's support organization. Writers of fiction or non-fiction, poets, …
Children’s Book Author Story Hour: Prince Garrett, with author Jannie Pilgrim. Bring your kids to t purrfectly delightful Easton Cat Cafe for a very special story hour, hosted by the …
Story Hour with Cats: Prince Garrett , with author Jannie Pilgrim Read More »
Join author Tom Lubben as he discusses what it took to put a novel together. He outlines the events that led him to South Jersey and led to a novel about …
Here is your chance to participate in the 4th annual Easton Book Festival! Grab the mic and treat us to your favorite poem, written work, song, or anything you want …
Open Mic:Poetry on the Square, hosted by Darrell Parry Read More »
Interview with Karen Lillis, bookseller and the author of four novellas, most recently, "Watch the Doors as They Close" (Spuyten Duyvil). Karen writes in a variety of forms, including short stories, …
Virtual program: Author Dialogue with Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group members Rachel Thompson & Thomas Lubben
Author Christopher Ochs takes a look behind the pages to see why we have the damsel in distress, and the knight in shining armor, and how historically accurate they are.
Join children's book author Deborah Mortimer for a very special reading of her newest book Zorah and the Very Big Question, at the Easton Area Community Center. …
Reading: Author Deborah Mortimer, Zorah and the Very Big Question Read More »
Join GLVWG authors Judy England-McCarthy and Janice Rodgers for an online discussion of writing books. Judy England-McCarthy As both an author and professional storyteller my creative intention is to …
Rachel Thompson will read a short story followed by an explanation of where story ideas come from.
This talk will help viewers see a different side of some local favorites, with this candid talk on biographies, music heroes, history written (or rewritten), and all things books and music.
Join us for a special Diverse Voices in conversation with Emerald Garner. This month's meeting is in partnership with Lafayette College and the Easton Book Festival! Diverse Voices has been …
Virtual Meeting: Diverse VoicesBook Club with special guest author Emerald Garner Read More »
Listen to a haunting author panel discussion about the Day of the Dead –a traditional Mexican celebration of the yearly lifting of the veil between the worlds of the living …
Dianna Sinovic hosts a group of local authors to discuss the writing process from concept to page. Regardless of whether we’re reading a story by a seasoned writer or a …
Author PanelThe Work Behind the Words: with Greater Lehigh Valley Writer’s Group (GLVWG) Read More »
Join local celebrity, Dr. Katherine Ramsland and the staff of the Sigal Museum for an evening of ghost stories and tales of mysterious Lehigh Valley murder cases, past and present! …
Author Speak: Lehigh Valley Ghosts,with Katherine Ramsland Read More »
History is being made here in Easton, so don’t miss it! The Greater Lehigh Valley Writer’s Group (GLVWG), an all-genre writer’s support organization, will be inaugurating its own commemorative and …
Grand Launch of the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group Permanent Bookshelf! Read More »
Don’t miss being a part of this very special New Orleans-style Big Easy Easton Brass (BEEB) parade, featuring the international performance group of visual artists, puppet performers, and …
Big Nazo Creature Parade with Big Easy Easton Brass during Easton Out Loud Read More »
Take a visual tour of World War 3 Illustrated –an American comics anthology magazine with a left-wing political focus that was founded in 1979 by New York City comic book …
BIG NAZO is an international performance group of visual artists, puppet performers, and masked musicians. During BIG NAZO's “Floating Painted Cardboard” Workshop, images are created through a collaborative drawing process …
Kids Art Workshop: Floating Painted Cardboard Cut-Outs, with Big Nazo Read More »
