Johnstown, PA – Mark your calendars! The Learning Lamp proudly presents the return of the Children’s Book Festival, celebrating its 16th year the weekend of March 29 and 30, 2025, at the Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center, 411 Third Avenue, Johnstown. The festival promises a fun-filled weekend packed with acclaimed children’s authors and illustrators, along
"Author Deborah Dwork joins us to talk about new book, Saints and Liars, with Emily Loeb from the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh..." More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-afternoon-with-author-deborah-dwork-in-conversation-with-emily-loeb-tickets-1251656461169?aff=litt
"Whiting Award-winner Marcia Douglas is joined by World Literature connoisseur Anderson Tepper to discuss her forthcoming book, The Jamaica Kollection of the Shante Dream Arkive, a startling new dream-like vision of Jamaica to be released April 2025..." More info: https://cityofasylum.org/program/world-literature-marcia-douglas/
"The Iron Writing Circle writing group from Ironed Words Productions. Write with other writers and improve your writing! Get camaraderie, support, and feedback. A new four-week session of weekly group meetings for APRIL starts March 31. Multiple options for in-person and virtual. Learn more at https://www.ironedwordsproductions.com/iron-writing-circle"
"What happens when we tell stories? What do we discover about ourselves—and each other—when we share? With these questions in mind, Story Club Pittsburgh (created by the former producers of The Moth Pittsburgh) organizes and hosts Story Slam, a monthly nonfiction storytelling series at City of Asylum. A charming mix of open mic nights and
LIVE ON ZOOM | April 2 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm EDT At their best, personal narratives about "taboo" topics speak to our darkest truths and teach us what it means to be vulnerable. $15 (early bird) | All registrants receive a replay! Advance registration is required. To learn more, visit: https://craft-talks.com/event/writing-the-taboo/
"The Madwomen in the Attic Madwomen Reading Series presents a reading celebrating the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award Featuring Jan Beatty, judge of the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award, and Andrea England, winner of the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award Wednesday, April 2, 20257:00 p.m. EDT Gailliot Center, Fifth Floor University Commons, Carlow University, 3333 Fifth
"Learn about your local waterways, how to advocate for clean water, and local riparian ecology. Participants will learn how to spot and report water pollution and what makes our rivers and streams so great! This program is for adults." More info: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/three-rivers-waterkeeper-presents-whats-in-pittsburghs-rivers/
Literary couple Lori Jakiela and Dave Newman know firsthand what John Mellencamp means when he sings about small towns. Lori Jakiela - photo courtesy of author. The authors, long-married and living in Jakiela’s hometown—Trafford, Pa.-- will give readings and talk about the influence their own small towns have had on their work during an event
"We are grateful to welcome Tracy Rosenthal to Pittsburg for a Reading & Conversation about their book, Abolish Rent. Tracy Rosenthal is the guest speaker at Pittsburgh Human Rights City Alliance second annual Pittsburgh Housing Summit..." More info: https://whitewhalebookstore.com/events
"LIVE ON ZOOM | April 5 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT Do you feel like your character isn’t fully speaking to you? Dive deep into the mindset, psychology, motivations, and relationships of your characters to produce stunning results. $75 (early bird) | All registrants receive a replay! Advance registration is required. To learn
"Are you ready to dive into a world of stories and creativity? The Spring Local Author Fair is here to spark your imagination! Meet 15 talented authors from various genres. Discover new books, get your copies signed, and enjoy a day of literary delights. The event is Saturday, April 5 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm
"Flash Fiction April 5 - April 12, 1-3pm Level: All Age Group: 18+ Facilitator: Dr. Nina Padolf What IS flash fiction? Flash fiction is a self-contained story in under 1,000 words. Hmmm...how do we do that? This workshop will examine the different genres of flash fiction from : mystery, to romance, science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
"Please join us Saturday, April 5th 6-8pm for the opening reception of Core Sample, new work by Liz Rudnick. The exhibition will be on view through Saturday, April 26th." More info: https://www.bottomfeederbooks.com
"Reminiscent of Zora Neale Hurston and Clarice Lispector, Eritrean-Ethiopian-British novelist Sulaiman Addonia turns a wandering eye toward the erotic and intimate lives of asylum seekers in his forthcoming novel, The Seers. Sulaiman visits City of Asylum this Spring in the company of moderator and City of Asylum Curator for World Literature, Anderson Tepper..." More info:
THE POETRY ATELIER FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH 6p-8p (no late entry please) $5 suggested donation THE POETRY ATELIER is a series of sharing writings and writing processes, with writers invited to read their work and workshop their shared submissions in a robust informal discussion! THE POETRY ATELIER is an open and inclusive experience
More info: https://www.staygoldbooks.com/events
