Children’s Halloween Book Reading and Book Signing, with author Blair Thornburgh,SKULLS!

smARTivities 60 Centre Square, Easton, PA, United States

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 …

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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 States

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 …

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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 States

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 …

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Poetry Reading: Nancy Scott

Book and Puppet Company 22 Centre Square, Easton, PA, United States

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 …

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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 22 Centre Square, Easton, PA, United States

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 …

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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 States

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 …

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Panel Discussion: Speculative Writing, with Robert Repino, Andrew Uzendoski, and Steve Wiggins

Book and Puppet Company 22 Centre Square, Easton, PA, United States

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 …

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Virtual Author Discussion: Dialogues with Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group, with Dianna Sinovic & Phil Giunta

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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, …

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Virtual Author Dialogue: with Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group members Judy England-McCarthy and Janice Rodgers.

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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 …

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Virtual Panel Discussion: The Day of the Dead in the Works of Latinx Authors– a Words on a Wire Podcast Episode in the Making, Hosted by Daniel Chacon

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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 …

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World War 3 Illustrated Magazine Artist Slideshows: Seth Tobocman, Kevin Pyle, Fly, Rebecca Migdal, Jenny Gonzalez-Blitz, Terry Tapp

Book and Puppet Company 22 Centre Square, Easton, PA, United States

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 …

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Writing Graphic Novels with Victoria Jamieson, author of When Stars Are Scattered

Easton Area Public Library 515 Church Street, Easton, PA, United States

Join Newbery Honor winner and National Book Award finalist Victoria Jamieson in a fun, hands-on comics-making workshop! Victoria Jamieson is the author and illustrator of graphic novels for kids, including …

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Reading and Author Talk: The Bookmark with Author Anne Supsic

Lafayette College Store, 211 McCartney Street (on College Hill, corner of High Street) 211 McCartney Street, Easton, PA, United States

Author Anne Supsic will read from her historical romance novel The Bookmark, which recreates the story of the Marquis de Lafayette and the Moravian nurse who cared for him. Following …

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Author Talk: Exploring the Hymnal with author Professor Christopher Phillips

Lafayette College Store, 211 McCartney Street (on College Hill, corner of High Street) 211 McCartney Street, Easton, PA, United States

Professor Christopher Phillips, President of the Board of Easton Book Festival, will discuss the history and practices of reading and using hymnals and how it provides insight into poetry, literacy, …

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Film Screening: Fantastic Fungi & Host Defense’s Mushroom-Fest with Sampling

Nature’s Way Market 143 Northampton St, Easton, PA, United States

Enjoy a screening of the film Fantastic Fungi--which film critic Rex Reed called, “…fascinating, informative, educational, and totally entertaining.” Then, stick around for the Host Defense's Mushroom Fest to sample …

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Easton Small Press Expo

Book and Puppet Company 22 Centre Square, Easton, PA, United States

Come meet independent small press publishers: Local and visiting independent publishers will have tables for visitors to check out. Join Pink Trees, Parisian Phoenix, Lehigh Valley Poetry Collective, Collapse Press, …

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VIRTUAL: Buried Treasures: The Power of Political Fairy Tales

Virtual Online: Facebook & Youtube

https://youtu.be/BwiRQpqn6rY?si=Y-oXG2bODvQJZ7x7 Jack Zipes--in conversation with Festival director Andy Laties--describes his passion for uncovering political fairy tales of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, explaining why these deserve greater attention and appreciation.

VIRTUAL: How to Resist Amazon and Why & How to Protect Bookstores and Why

Virtual Online: Facebook & Youtube

https://youtu.be/zbHIMEPUM_k?si=N1DgwWjhvM_x-dUx Readers understand that Amazon is a danger, while bookstores support community life. Bookseller Danny Caine’s manifestos have galvanized booklovers, explaining concretely the issues which bookbuyers have grasped intuitively. Easton …

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VIRTUAL: Biblical Reception in Folklores of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas: Panel Discussion

Virtual Online: Facebook & Youtube

https://youtu.be/P_ALqMQhpps?si=B2qBLvJ2fy_uFCYv "The Bible in Folklore Worldwide", a two-volume, illustrated Handbook, provides readers with original studies of the reception of the Bible in the folklores of different cultures. Contributing scholars from …

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Tucker and Zoey Adventures Storyhour

Easton Area Public Library 515 Church Street, Easton, PA, United States

Celebrate rescue pets and the love and joy they bring families. Lehigh Valley authors Christian Bensing and Timothy Feather will tell stories from their book.

Mermaids Fast Asleep Storyhour

Easton Area Public Library 515 Church Street, Easton, PA, United States

Easton author Robin Riding sings her book "Mermaids Fast Asleep," a lyrical bedtime picture book that asks how mermaids sleep in the sea. This wonderful read-aloud book about mythological sea …

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Just As It Is! Storyhour

Easton Area Public Library 515 Church Street, Easton, PA, United States

Self-love and self-image is everything! The love of others begin with the love of one’s self. If we can’t or don’t love any part of ourselves, we may hesitate to …

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Mr. Sunnyside Storyhour

Easton Area Public Library 515 Church Street, Easton, PA, United States

Easton author CK Gregory reads his story of Tommy, a young boy stuck at home on a rainy day with nothing to do, when an eggstraordinary egg named Mr. Sunnyside …

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Storytime for Dogs at Easton Farmers’ Market

Easton Farmers' Market Scott Park, Easton, PA

Stop 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!

Echo City Capers Storytime with Artmaking

Easton Area Public Library 515 Church Street, Easton, PA, United States

Artist-entertainers Joe and Ralph are back with another fun storytime and interactive drawing session featuring their series of fun comic books for kids.