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From the Publisher: “Imagine that you are a child who was born in a large family, and during your childhood, a revolution took place in your…

Start Reading Fine Young People: A Novel by Anna Bruno (Set in Sewickley!)

From the Publisher: "In this “smart, irreverent secret history” (Stewart O’Nan) Sewickley set novel by highly praised Pittsburgh native author Anna Read more

Start Reading An Ignorance of Trees: A Memoir in Essays by Jim Daniels

From the Publisher: "In his debut collection of nonfiction, Jim Daniels writes about trees, backyard swing sets, above-ground swimming pools, Read more

Three Pittsburgh-Based Publishers Finalists For Prestigious National Award!

New York, NY — The Community of Literary Magazines & Presses (CLMP), the national nonprofit organization that for 58 years Read more

Mt. Lebanon Public Library: The First Designated Book Sanctuary in PA!

From Mt. Lebanon Magazine by way of Facebook: "On February 18, the Mt. Lebanon Public Library Board of Trustees passed Read more

The City of Pittsburgh and American Rescue Plan Act Support for Artists Grant (Due June 16th)!

"The City of Pittsburgh, with funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is launching the Support for Artists Grant Read more

Littsburgh’s Founder, Rachel Ekstrom Courage, on KDKA’s Talk / CBS Pittsburgh!

Littsburgh's founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (now a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author!) recently stopped by KDKA to Read more

Drue Heinz Literature Prize Open for Submissions (University of Pittsburgh Press – Ends June 30th)!

"The Drue Heinz Literature Prize recognizes and supports writers of short fiction and makes their work available to readers around Read more

Applications are now open for Peters Township Public Library’s Read Local Eat Local 2025!

"Applications are now open for Read Local Eat Local 2025! This is event is on Saturday, September 6, from 11 Read more

Prime Stage Theatre announces 2025-26 season celebrating three world premieres by three local playwrights

PITTSBURGH —  Prime Stage Theatre celebrates its 29th season with three world premieres commissioned from three Pittsburgh playwrights: Nov. 7-16, 2025 – Mr. Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Opens Registration, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to Announce Major Literacy Initiative at 2025 Event

PITTSBURGH, PA – It’s time to book your spot! Registration for the 2025 Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books is officially Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Legacy: A Tales from the Sheep Farm Novel)

From the Publisher: "The Mackenzies and the Flahertys, two of the founding families of Port Kenneth, TN, have been feuding Read more

Northern Appalachia Review: Open to Submissions for Volume 7 Starting April 14th (Closed June 15)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

25th Anniversary of the Pitt-Greensburg Writers Festival (Celebrating the Healing Art of Storytelling)!

But this too is true: stories can save us The writer Tim O’Brien calls storytelling an essential human activity. "The Read more

Three Poems from Letters to My Younger Self by Shaheen Dil

"'Where do you end and I begin?' is the question which haunts Shaheen Dil’s remarkable memoir-in-poems. Dil’s journey is at Read more

Interview: Will Bardenwerper (author of Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America)!

"A poignant memoir exploring small town baseball as a lens into what’s right and wrong with modern America—written by an Read more

International Summit on Freedom of Creative Expression Announced for Pittsburgh!

City of Asylum Pittsburgh and International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN) collaborate to present 30+ free,transformational events over 4 days Read more

Start Reading Home Leave by Rebecca Jung…

From the Publisher: "In 1958, a midwestern family was uprooted from Canton, Ohio to Bukavu in the Belgian Congo during Read more

Interview: Marie Benedict with co-author Courtney Sheinmel (The Secrets of Lovelace Academy)!

"From New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict and Courtney Sheinmel comes a historical adventure about a young girl plucked Read more

Happy 20th Birthday to the Bookstore at Calvary!

"A light snow fell on January 30, 2005, a typical cold Pittsburgh winter morning. Inside Calvary, the congregation had gathered Read more

Introducing: Woolly Bear Books and Gifts!

We are so excited to help spread the word about the excellent Woolly Bear Books and Gifts in Carnegie, PA Read more

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We don’t have a staff, we’re not…

Start Reading Fine Young People: A Novel by Anna Bruno (Set in Sewickley!)

From the Publisher: "In this “smart, irreverent secret history” (Stewart O’Nan) Sewickley set novel by highly praised Pittsburgh native author Anna Read more

Gone Fishin’ – Littsburgh Out of Office

We’ve been celebrating literary Pittsburgh since 2015 without a break, so for the ten year anniversary of Littsburgh, we decided Read more

Start Reading An Ignorance of Trees: A Memoir in Essays by Jim Daniels

From the Publisher: "In his debut collection of nonfiction, Jim Daniels writes about trees, backyard swing sets, above-ground swimming pools, Read more

Featured Event: The In Your Write Mind Writers Conference – June 26-29 at Seton Hill U in Greensburg, PA

Want to get your writing mojo back? Attend Seton Hill U’s In Your Write Mind Writers conference. $120 for the Read more

Three Pittsburgh-Based Publishers Finalists For Prestigious National Award!

New York, NY — The Community of Literary Magazines & Presses (CLMP), the national nonprofit organization that for 58 years Read more

Start Reading In Search of Rain, From Motel Qu to Pittsburgh: A Memoir for Everyone by Seyed Nourashrafeddin

From the Publisher: "Imagine that you are a child who was born in a large family, and during your childhood, Read more

Mt. Lebanon Public Library: The First Designated Book Sanctuary in PA!

From Mt. Lebanon Magazine by way of Facebook: "On February 18, the Mt. Lebanon Public Library Board of Trustees passed Read more

The City of Pittsburgh and American Rescue Plan Act Support for Artists Grant (Due June 16th)!

"The City of Pittsburgh, with funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is launching the Support for Artists Grant Read more

Littsburgh’s Founder, Rachel Ekstrom Courage, on KDKA’s Talk / CBS Pittsburgh!

Littsburgh's founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (now a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author!) recently stopped by KDKA to Read more

Drue Heinz Literature Prize Open for Submissions (University of Pittsburgh Press – Ends June 30th)!

"The Drue Heinz Literature Prize recognizes and supports writers of short fiction and makes their work available to readers around Read more

Autumn House Press Poetry Prize: Open for Submissions (Ends June 30, 2025)

"For the 2025 prize, the Autumn House staff as well as select outsider readers serve as the preliminary readers, and Read more

Applications are now open for Peters Township Public Library’s Read Local Eat Local 2025!

"Applications are now open for Read Local Eat Local 2025! This is event is on Saturday, September 6, from 11 Read more

Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Workshop (June 26-29, 2025)

"What: This is an annual, alumni-run writers workshop. It features writing-related classes, agent pitch sessions, a book signing, and other Read more

IGW Genre Conference in Huntington, WV!

"Calling all plot twisters, world builders, and romance stirrers! Join fellow genre lovers, top-tier agents, sharp-eyed editors, and bestselling authors Read more

Prime Stage Theatre announces 2025-26 season celebrating three world premieres by three local playwrights

PITTSBURGH —  Prime Stage Theatre celebrates its 29th season with three world premieres commissioned from three Pittsburgh playwrights: Nov. 7-16, 2025 – Mr. Read more

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Announces 35th Anniversary Season!

From our friends at Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures: Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures’ 2025/26 roster of acclaimed authors for our Ten Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Opens Registration, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to Announce Major Literacy Initiative at 2025 Event

PITTSBURGH, PA – It’s time to book your spot! Registration for the 2025 Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books is officially Read more

United Way volunteers get 35,000 books to kids at annual Big Book Drop!

"United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania hosted its seventh annual Big Book Drop event on April 15-17 at Acrisure Stadium, where Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Legacy: A Tales from the Sheep Farm Novel)

From the Publisher: "The Mackenzies and the Flahertys, two of the founding families of Port Kenneth, TN, have been feuding Read more

Northern Appalachia Review: Open to Submissions for Volume 7 Starting April 14th (Closed June 15)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

M. Christine Benner Dixon, Ph.D. is an author, editor, and writing coach living in the Squirrel Hill South neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. She offers writing services…

Start Reading Fine Young People: A Novel by Anna Bruno (Set in Sewickley!)

From the Publisher: "In this “smart, irreverent secret history” (Stewart O’Nan) Sewickley set novel by highly praised Pittsburgh native author Anna Read more

Start Reading An Ignorance of Trees: A Memoir in Essays by Jim Daniels

From the Publisher: "In his debut collection of nonfiction, Jim Daniels writes about trees, backyard swing sets, above-ground swimming pools, Read more

Start Reading In Search of Rain, From Motel Qu to Pittsburgh: A Memoir for Everyone by Seyed Nourashrafeddin

From the Publisher: "Imagine that you are a child who was born in a large family, and during your childhood, Read more

The City of Pittsburgh and American Rescue Plan Act Support for Artists Grant (Due June 16th)!

"The City of Pittsburgh, with funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is launching the Support for Artists Grant Read more

Littsburgh’s Founder, Rachel Ekstrom Courage, on KDKA’s Talk / CBS Pittsburgh!

Littsburgh's founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (now a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author!) recently stopped by KDKA to Read more

Drue Heinz Literature Prize Open for Submissions (University of Pittsburgh Press – Ends June 30th)!

"The Drue Heinz Literature Prize recognizes and supports writers of short fiction and makes their work available to readers around Read more

Autumn House Press Poetry Prize: Open for Submissions (Ends June 30, 2025)

"For the 2025 prize, the Autumn House staff as well as select outsider readers serve as the preliminary readers, and Read more

Applications are now open for Peters Township Public Library’s Read Local Eat Local 2025!

"Applications are now open for Read Local Eat Local 2025! This is event is on Saturday, September 6, from 11 Read more

Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Workshop (June 26-29, 2025)

"What: This is an annual, alumni-run writers workshop. It features writing-related classes, agent pitch sessions, a book signing, and other Read more

IGW Genre Conference in Huntington, WV!

"Calling all plot twisters, world builders, and romance stirrers! Join fellow genre lovers, top-tier agents, sharp-eyed editors, and bestselling authors Read more

Prime Stage Theatre announces 2025-26 season celebrating three world premieres by three local playwrights

PITTSBURGH —  Prime Stage Theatre celebrates its 29th season with three world premieres commissioned from three Pittsburgh playwrights: Nov. 7-16, 2025 – Mr. Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Opens Registration, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to Announce Major Literacy Initiative at 2025 Event

PITTSBURGH, PA – It’s time to book your spot! Registration for the 2025 Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books is officially Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Legacy: A Tales from the Sheep Farm Novel)

From the Publisher: "The Mackenzies and the Flahertys, two of the founding families of Port Kenneth, TN, have been feuding Read more

Northern Appalachia Review: Open to Submissions for Volume 7 Starting April 14th (Closed June 15)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

25th Anniversary of the Pitt-Greensburg Writers Festival (Celebrating the Healing Art of Storytelling)!

But this too is true: stories can save us The writer Tim O’Brien calls storytelling an essential human activity. "The Read more

Three Poems from Letters to My Younger Self by Shaheen Dil

"'Where do you end and I begin?' is the question which haunts Shaheen Dil’s remarkable memoir-in-poems. Dil’s journey is at Read more

Interview: Will Bardenwerper (author of Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America)!

"A poignant memoir exploring small town baseball as a lens into what’s right and wrong with modern America—written by an Read more

Start Reading Home Leave by Rebecca Jung…

From the Publisher: "In 1958, a midwestern family was uprooted from Canton, Ohio to Bukavu in the Belgian Congo during Read more

Interview: Marie Benedict with co-author Courtney Sheinmel (The Secrets of Lovelace Academy)!

"From New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict and Courtney Sheinmel comes a historical adventure about a young girl plucked Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Nancy McCabe (author of Fires Burning Underground)

From the Publisher: "It’s Anny’ s first day of middle school and, after years of being homeschooled, her first day Read more

From the Publisher: “Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. It’s the last straw for Charlotte…

Start Reading Fine Young People: A Novel by Anna Bruno (Set in Sewickley!)

From the Publisher: "In this “smart, irreverent secret history” (Stewart O’Nan) Sewickley set novel by highly praised Pittsburgh native author Anna Read more

Start Reading An Ignorance of Trees: A Memoir in Essays by Jim Daniels

From the Publisher: "In his debut collection of nonfiction, Jim Daniels writes about trees, backyard swing sets, above-ground swimming pools, Read more

Three Pittsburgh-Based Publishers Finalists For Prestigious National Award!

New York, NY — The Community of Literary Magazines & Presses (CLMP), the national nonprofit organization that for 58 years Read more

Start Reading In Search of Rain, From Motel Qu to Pittsburgh: A Memoir for Everyone by Seyed Nourashrafeddin

From the Publisher: "Imagine that you are a child who was born in a large family, and during your childhood, Read more

Mt. Lebanon Public Library: The First Designated Book Sanctuary in PA!

From Mt. Lebanon Magazine by way of Facebook: "On February 18, the Mt. Lebanon Public Library Board of Trustees passed Read more

The City of Pittsburgh and American Rescue Plan Act Support for Artists Grant (Due June 16th)!

"The City of Pittsburgh, with funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is launching the Support for Artists Grant Read more

Littsburgh’s Founder, Rachel Ekstrom Courage, on KDKA’s Talk / CBS Pittsburgh!

Littsburgh's founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (now a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author!) recently stopped by KDKA to Read more

Drue Heinz Literature Prize Open for Submissions (University of Pittsburgh Press – Ends June 30th)!

"The Drue Heinz Literature Prize recognizes and supports writers of short fiction and makes their work available to readers around Read more

Applications are now open for Peters Township Public Library’s Read Local Eat Local 2025!

"Applications are now open for Read Local Eat Local 2025! This is event is on Saturday, September 6, from 11 Read more

Prime Stage Theatre announces 2025-26 season celebrating three world premieres by three local playwrights

PITTSBURGH —  Prime Stage Theatre celebrates its 29th season with three world premieres commissioned from three Pittsburgh playwrights: Nov. 7-16, 2025 – Mr. Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Opens Registration, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to Announce Major Literacy Initiative at 2025 Event

PITTSBURGH, PA – It’s time to book your spot! Registration for the 2025 Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books is officially Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Legacy: A Tales from the Sheep Farm Novel)

From the Publisher: "The Mackenzies and the Flahertys, two of the founding families of Port Kenneth, TN, have been feuding Read more

Northern Appalachia Review: Open to Submissions for Volume 7 Starting April 14th (Closed June 15)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

25th Anniversary of the Pitt-Greensburg Writers Festival (Celebrating the Healing Art of Storytelling)!

But this too is true: stories can save us The writer Tim O’Brien calls storytelling an essential human activity. "The Read more

Three Poems from Letters to My Younger Self by Shaheen Dil

"'Where do you end and I begin?' is the question which haunts Shaheen Dil’s remarkable memoir-in-poems. Dil’s journey is at Read more

Interview: Will Bardenwerper (author of Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America)!

"A poignant memoir exploring small town baseball as a lens into what’s right and wrong with modern America—written by an Read more

International Summit on Freedom of Creative Expression Announced for Pittsburgh!

City of Asylum Pittsburgh and International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN) collaborate to present 30+ free,transformational events over 4 days Read more

Start Reading Home Leave by Rebecca Jung…

From the Publisher: "In 1958, a midwestern family was uprooted from Canton, Ohio to Bukavu in the Belgian Congo during Read more

Interview: Marie Benedict with co-author Courtney Sheinmel (The Secrets of Lovelace Academy)!

"From New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict and Courtney Sheinmel comes a historical adventure about a young girl plucked Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Nancy McCabe (author of Fires Burning Underground)

From the Publisher: "It’s Anny’ s first day of middle school and, after years of being homeschooled, her first day Read more

About the Author: Originally from Pittsburgh, Harvey J. Graff is Professor Emeritus of English and History at The Ohio State University, USA. He was inaugural Ohio…

Start Reading Fine Young People: A Novel by Anna Bruno (Set in Sewickley!)

From the Publisher: "In this “smart, irreverent secret history” (Stewart O’Nan) Sewickley set novel by highly praised Pittsburgh native author Anna Read more

Start Reading An Ignorance of Trees: A Memoir in Essays by Jim Daniels

From the Publisher: "In his debut collection of nonfiction, Jim Daniels writes about trees, backyard swing sets, above-ground swimming pools, Read more

Three Pittsburgh-Based Publishers Finalists For Prestigious National Award!

New York, NY — The Community of Literary Magazines & Presses (CLMP), the national nonprofit organization that for 58 years Read more

Start Reading In Search of Rain, From Motel Qu to Pittsburgh: A Memoir for Everyone by Seyed Nourashrafeddin

From the Publisher: "Imagine that you are a child who was born in a large family, and during your childhood, Read more

Mt. Lebanon Public Library: The First Designated Book Sanctuary in PA!

From Mt. Lebanon Magazine by way of Facebook: "On February 18, the Mt. Lebanon Public Library Board of Trustees passed Read more

Drue Heinz Literature Prize Open for Submissions (University of Pittsburgh Press – Ends June 30th)!

"The Drue Heinz Literature Prize recognizes and supports writers of short fiction and makes their work available to readers around Read more

Applications are now open for Peters Township Public Library’s Read Local Eat Local 2025!

"Applications are now open for Read Local Eat Local 2025! This is event is on Saturday, September 6, from 11 Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Opens Registration, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to Announce Major Literacy Initiative at 2025 Event

PITTSBURGH, PA – It’s time to book your spot! Registration for the 2025 Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books is officially Read more

Northern Appalachia Review: Open to Submissions for Volume 7 Starting April 14th (Closed June 15)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

25th Anniversary of the Pitt-Greensburg Writers Festival (Celebrating the Healing Art of Storytelling)!

But this too is true: stories can save us The writer Tim O’Brien calls storytelling an essential human activity. "The Read more

Three Poems from Letters to My Younger Self by Shaheen Dil

"'Where do you end and I begin?' is the question which haunts Shaheen Dil’s remarkable memoir-in-poems. Dil’s journey is at Read more

International Summit on Freedom of Creative Expression Announced for Pittsburgh!

City of Asylum Pittsburgh and International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN) collaborate to present 30+ free,transformational events over 4 days Read more

Start Reading Home Leave by Rebecca Jung…

From the Publisher: "In 1958, a midwestern family was uprooted from Canton, Ohio to Bukavu in the Belgian Congo during Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Nancy McCabe (author of Fires Burning Underground)

From the Publisher: "It’s Anny’ s first day of middle school and, after years of being homeschooled, her first day Read more

Happy 20th Birthday to the Bookstore at Calvary!

"A light snow fell on January 30, 2005, a typical cold Pittsburgh winter morning. Inside Calvary, the congregation had gathered Read more

Introducing: Woolly Bear Books and Gifts!

We are so excited to help spread the word about the excellent Woolly Bear Books and Gifts in Carnegie, PA Read more

Featured Event: City Books Residency Info Sessions!

"If you have considered applying to the CBWR, or have applied in the past and not been selected, this remote, Read more

International Poetry Forum is now on YouTube!

We're happy to share that Pittsburgh's International Poetry forum is sharing their latest events and performances on YouTube, where you Read more

StoryZ Announces its production of Labor’s Martyr: The Story of Joe Hill

StoryZ, a Latrobe-based theatre company founded by Artistic Director Dr. Stephen A. Schrum, announces its production of Labor’s Martyr: The Read more

Start Reading ALL SKATE: True Stories from Middle Life by Lori Jakiela!

ALL SKATE: True Stories from Middle Life is a series of musings from one mid-life woman, wife, and mother on what Read more

Formerly a Hollywood screenwriter (of My Favorite Year, Welcome Back, Kotter, and more), Dennis Palumbo is a licensed psychotherapist and author. His mystery fiction has appeared…

Start Reading Fine Young People: A Novel by Anna Bruno (Set in Sewickley!)

From the Publisher: "In this “smart, irreverent secret history” (Stewart O’Nan) Sewickley set novel by highly praised Pittsburgh native author Anna Read more

Gone Fishin’ – Littsburgh Out of Office

We’ve been celebrating literary Pittsburgh since 2015 without a break, so for the ten year anniversary of Littsburgh, we decided Read more

Featured Event: The In Your Write Mind Writers Conference – June 26-29 at Seton Hill U in Greensburg, PA

Want to get your writing mojo back? Attend Seton Hill U’s In Your Write Mind Writers conference. $120 for the Read more

Three Pittsburgh-Based Publishers Finalists For Prestigious National Award!

New York, NY — The Community of Literary Magazines & Presses (CLMP), the national nonprofit organization that for 58 years Read more

Start Reading In Search of Rain, From Motel Qu to Pittsburgh: A Memoir for Everyone by Seyed Nourashrafeddin

From the Publisher: "Imagine that you are a child who was born in a large family, and during your childhood, Read more

Mt. Lebanon Public Library: The First Designated Book Sanctuary in PA!

From Mt. Lebanon Magazine by way of Facebook: "On February 18, the Mt. Lebanon Public Library Board of Trustees passed Read more

The City of Pittsburgh and American Rescue Plan Act Support for Artists Grant (Due June 16th)!

"The City of Pittsburgh, with funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is launching the Support for Artists Grant Read more

Littsburgh’s Founder, Rachel Ekstrom Courage, on KDKA’s Talk / CBS Pittsburgh!

Littsburgh's founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (now a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author!) recently stopped by KDKA to Read more

Drue Heinz Literature Prize Open for Submissions (University of Pittsburgh Press – Ends June 30th)!

"The Drue Heinz Literature Prize recognizes and supports writers of short fiction and makes their work available to readers around Read more

Autumn House Press Poetry Prize: Open for Submissions (Ends June 30, 2025)

"For the 2025 prize, the Autumn House staff as well as select outsider readers serve as the preliminary readers, and Read more

Applications are now open for Peters Township Public Library’s Read Local Eat Local 2025!

"Applications are now open for Read Local Eat Local 2025! This is event is on Saturday, September 6, from 11 Read more

Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Workshop (June 26-29, 2025)

"What: This is an annual, alumni-run writers workshop. It features writing-related classes, agent pitch sessions, a book signing, and other Read more

IGW Genre Conference in Huntington, WV!

"Calling all plot twisters, world builders, and romance stirrers! Join fellow genre lovers, top-tier agents, sharp-eyed editors, and bestselling authors Read more

Prime Stage Theatre announces 2025-26 season celebrating three world premieres by three local playwrights

PITTSBURGH —  Prime Stage Theatre celebrates its 29th season with three world premieres commissioned from three Pittsburgh playwrights: Nov. 7-16, 2025 – Mr. Read more

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Announces 35th Anniversary Season!

From our friends at Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures: Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures’ 2025/26 roster of acclaimed authors for our Ten Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Opens Registration, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to Announce Major Literacy Initiative at 2025 Event

PITTSBURGH, PA – It’s time to book your spot! Registration for the 2025 Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books is officially Read more

United Way volunteers get 35,000 books to kids at annual Big Book Drop!

"United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania hosted its seventh annual Big Book Drop event on April 15-17 at Acrisure Stadium, where Read more

Northern Appalachia Review: Open to Submissions for Volume 7 Starting April 14th (Closed June 15)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

25th Anniversary of the Pitt-Greensburg Writers Festival (Celebrating the Healing Art of Storytelling)!

But this too is true: stories can save us The writer Tim O’Brien calls storytelling an essential human activity. "The Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh: April 26-27!

Press Release: Art All Night Pittsburgh is back in full force this April 26-27, 2025 starting at 4 pm and Read more