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 four authors to learn what that process was like for them. Jerry Waxler: His memoir about growing up in the sixties spurred his passion for the genre. He […]
Welcome to the relationship of a modern family... a mother, her son and his husband. Today's family may look different but the feelings are the same as we all begin to switch roles caring for our aging parents. “Dementia-Mama-Drama” is our story of the daily doses of dementia as caregivers for Mama. Join the bumpy bittersweet ride […]
Join Book and Puppet Co.'s Andy Laties and Rebecca Migdal for an interactive story hour and puppet show for kids about why it's okay to be different. This program is based on Todd Parr's "Fishy in the Sea" and "It's Okay to be Different" children's books.
Join Andy Laties and Rebecca Migdal in this interactive storytime with puppets based on author Todd Parr's "Rocky Raccoon" and "The Goodbye Book."
Editor Deb'e Taylor interviews seven young authors who live all over the US, who created images and text about how they have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Their book "Hopes High" is an inspiring collection of poetry, stories and comics. The young authors also perform some of their work.
Leah Komaiko, Andy Laties, and Melba Tolliver discuss the many ways books connect us. Books connect people in countless ways. For instance, when journalist Melba Tolliver met bookseller and author, Andy Laties, she learned that he had sold the books of her friend, writer and brand guru Leah Komaiko. Join them and hear how these […]
World War 3 Illustrated comics-journalists check-in from their communities around the country to discuss how we can all respond in a positive and effective way, whatever the aftermath of the election. With Easton's own Rebecca Migdal and Jackie Lima, WW3 founder Seth Tobocman, moderated by editor Sandy Jimenez. and with additional WW3 contributors from around […]
Author 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 permanent bookshelf at Book and Puppet Co! GLVWG features local writers of fiction or non-fiction, poets, journalists, essayists, and playwrights. All are welcome! Book […]
You will learn how to create your own artist book in this special workshop at Smartivities Showcase. The materials are free, so this workshop has limited enrollment. Sign up now! Dr. Bonnie Winfield is an expressive arts facilitator and educator. She has been providing an open studio and safe space for […]
