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It’s Okay to Be Different, by Todd Parr
It’s Okay to Be Different, by Todd Parr
It's Okay to Be Different, by Todd Parr. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
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Spooked: Dr Zeno’s Flashmob
Spooked: Dr Zeno’s Flashmob
Spooked: Dr Zeno's Flashmob, part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
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Books As Art
Books As Art
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.
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Lehigh Valley Reads presents “Talk/Read/Sing”
Lehigh Valley Reads presents “Talk/Read/Sing”
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 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 […]
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Joe Frinzi, Cathy Bednar, Robin Riding and More, at Children’s Author Expo
Joe Frinzi, Cathy Bednar, Robin Riding and More, at Children’s Author Expo
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 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 […]
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The Feel Good Book, by Todd Parr
The Feel Good Book, by Todd Parr
The Feel Good Book, by Todd Parr. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
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Lehigh Valley Poetry: Community Open Mic
Lehigh Valley Poetry: Community Open Mic
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 a poem, sing a song, do your thing. All welcome.
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Science Fiction Author Panel Discussion
Science Fiction Author Panel Discussion
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, 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 […]
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Author Tina Capricorn Discusses “The Anchor of Time”
Author Tina Capricorn Discusses “The Anchor of Time”
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, right here on our website's front page!
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Rock Reads: Musicians On Books
Rock Reads: Musicians On Books
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 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, […]
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The Don’t Worry Book, by Todd Parr
The Don’t Worry Book, by Todd Parr
The Don't Worry Book, by Todd Parr. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
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Hansel and Gretel: Fractured Fable
Hansel and Gretel: Fractured Fable
Hansel and Gretel: Fractured Fable, part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
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Lafayette College Student Open Mic
Lafayette College Student Open Mic
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!
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Echo City Capers Storytime and Workshop
Echo City Capers Storytime and Workshop
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 from illustrated series and Joe will lead kids-of-all-ages in a fun drawing & coloring workshop.
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Flash Fiction Competition
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 […]
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The Brother Book, by Todd Parr
The Brother Book, by Todd Parr
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.
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Three Authors: Theodora Ziolkowski, Conor Bracken and Alex McElroy
Three Authors: Theodora Ziolkowski, Conor Bracken and Alex McElroy
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 Q&A. This is a rebroadcast from July 2021 - view it on the festival website front page!
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Tech Talk: Story Structure
Tech Talk: Story Structure
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 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 […]
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Murder in the Lehigh Valley, with Katherine Ramsland
Murder in the Lehigh Valley, with Katherine Ramsland
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.
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Have You Seen The Ghost Of Tom? (Puppet Pals)
Have You Seen The Ghost Of Tom? (Puppet Pals)
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.
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In the Circle of Writers – Panel Discussion
In the Circle of Writers – Panel Discussion
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 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 […]
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The Memoir Revolution is Changing the World – Panel Discussion
The Memoir Revolution is Changing the World – Panel Discussion
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 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 […]
4 events,
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The Underwear Book, by Todd Parr
The Underwear Book, by Todd Parr
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.
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The Tree In Me, by Corinna Luyken
The Tree In Me, by Corinna Luyken
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 Square, Easton, and also online on festival website front page.
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Tech Talk: Your Story is Perfect! Don’t Change a Thing. Well, Except For…
Tech Talk: Your Story is Perfect! Don’t Change a Thing. Well, Except For…
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, 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! […]
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You Call THAT a Poem?
You Call THAT a Poem?
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 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 […]
6 events,
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The Witches and Goblins Are Coming to Town – Puppet Pals
The Witches and Goblins Are Coming to Town – Puppet Pals
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 front page.
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Children’s Illustrator Elizabeth Zunon Shows Kids How She Makes Books
Children’s Illustrator Elizabeth Zunon Shows Kids How She Makes Books
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 photos, drawings, and colorful paintings and collages. Watch on our book festival front page.
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Grandpa Cacao, by Elizabeth Zunon
Grandpa Cacao, by Elizabeth Zunon
Grandpa Cacao, by Elizabeth Zunon, part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
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Tech Talk: Doing Critique
Tech Talk: Doing Critique
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 Lehigh Valley Writers Group series of Tech Talks. Watch online, on the festival website front page.
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Nightmares With the Bible, author Steve Wiggins in conversation with Professor Eric Ziolkowski
Nightmares With the Bible, author Steve Wiggins in conversation with Professor Eric Ziolkowski
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 book festival website front page.
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Halloween Stories, with Charles Kiernan
Halloween Stories, with Charles Kiernan
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.
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The Earth Book, by Todd Parr
The Earth Book, by Todd Parr
The Earth Book, by Todd Parr. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
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Tech Talk: Beta Readers
Tech Talk: Beta Readers
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 Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group's series of Tech Talks. Watch on our website front page.
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Novels of GLVWG: Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group, in Performance
Novels of GLVWG: Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group, in Performance
“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 […]
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The I’m Not Scared Book, by Todd Parr
The I’m Not Scared Book, by Todd Parr
The I'm Not Scared Book, by Todd Parr. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
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Lehigh Valley Literary Magazine: All Day Meet & Greet plus Review Opportunity!
Lehigh Valley Literary Magazine: All Day Meet & Greet plus Review Opportunity!
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 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 […]
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Wingman: Dr Zeno’s Flashmob
Wingman: Dr Zeno’s Flashmob
Wingman: Dr Zeno's Flashmob - part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
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“Meanwhile in the Middle of Eternity” Author Read-aloud and Meet & Greet
“Meanwhile in the Middle of Eternity” Author Read-aloud and Meet & Greet
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 aloud. Including authors Phil Giunta, Christopher D. Ochs (president of GLVWG), Susanna Reilly, Julie Fedon.
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The Goodbye Book, by Todd Parr
The Goodbye Book, by Todd Parr
The Goodbye Book, by Todd Parr. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
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Robert Repino and The War With No Name, in conversation with Steve Wiggins.
Robert Repino and The War With No Name, in conversation with Steve Wiggins.
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 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 […]
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Angel Ackerman reads “Manipulations”
Angel Ackerman reads “Manipulations”
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, 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 […]
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The Unbearables: Poetry Readings
The Unbearables: Poetry Readings
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.
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The Thankful Book, by Todd Parr
The Thankful Book, by Todd Parr
The Thankful Book, by Todd Parr. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
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Bluebeard: Fractured Fable
Bluebeard: Fractured Fable
Bluebeard: Fractured Fable. Part of the Helping Kids Cope series, presented by Yippee Skippy Puppet Theater.
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Poet Arhm Choi Wild, in conversation with Veda King Blanchard
Poet Arhm Choi Wild, in conversation with Veda King Blanchard
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 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 […]
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Meet Floyd Cooper: Interview with Melba Tolliver
Meet Floyd Cooper: Interview with Melba Tolliver
(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 […]
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Stories from the Anthology, presented by Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group
Stories from the Anthology, presented by Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group
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 their favorite stories. Watch on this festival website's front page.
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Meet the Author: Elizabeth Helen Rose, interviewed by Dianna Sinovic
Meet the Author: Elizabeth Helen Rose, interviewed by Dianna Sinovic
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 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, […]