Slideshow presentations by contributors to the longest-running political comics anthology, World War 3 Illustrated—now in its 46th year. Featuring Seth Tobocman, Shalom Neuman, and more. Accompanied by the musical group Continuity of Struggle. "Now?" -- World War 3 Illustrated, Issue #54: Today the planet is a hot mess! A train wreck! A forest fire! A […]
What’s it like to have the opportunity to share a portion of your life with any reader? Three memoirists discuss how it feels to have translated a chunk of their lives into the form of a book. It seems literary, but it’s really an activity of finding and sharing yourself through writing. Melba Tolliver is […]
Your kids and the whole family will be entertained and enlightened by this very special story hour with puppets, 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 […]
World War 3 Illustrated co-founder Seth Tobocman, in person, conducts an online conversation with cartoonists Mohammad Sabaaneh, in Palestine, and Volodymyr Bilyk, in Ukraine. About World War 3 Illustrated Issue #54: "Now?" Today the planet is a hot mess! A train wreck! A forest fire! A breached dam! A nuclear reactor that could melt down at […]
In this Poetry & Puppetry writing workshop, participants are encouraged to choose a puppet from the Book & Puppet displays that speak to them, and to write a poem from the perspective of the chosen puppet. This event is open to all ages and all writing abilities. Workshop facilitator Magnus Mateo is a Lehigh Valley […]
Day 1: Crime, Suspense, Thriller Storm clouds gather as the audience votes on their favorite excerpts read by three GLVWG authors in a literary “gameshow.” Each round showcases the authors’ mastery of an element of fiction: dialogue, setting, character with the audience as the judge. Expect audience participation, a literary trivia quiz, door prizes, and […]
Noir is a subgenre of crime literature featuring cynical characters and bleak settings. Dark in theme and subject matter, noir often features systemic corruption and a disturbing mixture of sex and violence. It is frequently associated with hard-boiled detective fiction, but they’re not exactly the same. Panelists will discuss the similarities and differences between noir […]
Ways and why's we stray from a strong protagonist arc. Pros and cons of strong protagonist arcs vs. plot-driven stories. Panelists: Thomas Terraforte: Panel Moderator; author of scifi/fantasy novels. Member of the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group (GLVWG). Michael Daigle: Newspaperman turned detective author. Famous for the Nagler series. GLVWG Member. Angel Ackerman: President of […]
A Legacy of Conservation Every year thousands flock to the Pennsylvania Wilds to be among nature and its famous elk herd. In the past, dangerous levels of hunting and industrial development forever altered Pennsylvania's natural landscape and drove its native elk to near extinction. In response, concerned sportsmen and conservationists pushed the state legislature to […]
Day 2: Storm clouds gather as the audience votes on their favorite excerpts read by three GLVWG authors in a literary “gameshow.” Each round showcases the authors’ mastery of an element of fiction: dialogue, setting, character with the audience as the judge. Expect audience participation, a literary trivia quiz, door prizes, and fun for all. […]
How do leading book review publications decide which books to review? Who gets picked to write the reviews? Frequent book reviewer Randall Pinkston chats with Melba Tolliver about the behind-the-scenes world of high-profile book-reviewing. Randall Pinkston is former CBS Correspondent (including White House 1991-92), former Professor of Practice, Morgan State University School of Global Journalism […]
Join members of the Lafayette College English club at an intimate reading of original work. Many students have not read for an audience before and are anxious yet eager to share with you all. It's sure to shape up to be a charming gathering of curiousity and celebration. You won't want to miss it! The […]
Independent journalist Greg Olear--host of the podcast "Prevail" and author of "Rough Beast: Who Donald Trump Really Is, What He’ll Do if Re-Elected, and Why Democracy Must Prevail"--talks about new approaches to investigative journalism, with veteran broadcast journalists Melba Tolliver (ABC Eyewitness News, News 12 Long Island, Accidental Anchorwoman), and Randall Pinkston, former CBS Correspondent (including […]
