Paige Towler will read from Talking Rocks and Minerals, her new nonfiction picture book told from the perspective of rocks, offering a view of geology straight from the source. Explaining how different rocks and gemstones form from minerals, this book is full of fun facts and puns - a great choice for any young rock collector...
Lauren Willig will discuss her latest historical fiction novel, The Girl From Greenwich Street, set in 1800 about the shocking murder of a young woman that forces bitter rivals Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr to work together as the case goes to trial. Based on the true story of the first U.S. murder trial, the novel...
Join educator Jared Fox in - and out - of his New York City science classroom on an excursion beyond textbooks and lectures to reimagine teaching and learning. Learning Environment offers a concrete vision for engaging students and energizing teachers through project-based experiential learning.
The author of My What If Year is back with a witty debut novel that takes you inside the world of extreme wealth and charitable giving. She will be in conversation with Victoria Vrana, chief executive of Global Giving.
Join Jennifer Oko, author of Just Emilia, a darkly comic, time-bending tale of three versions of one woman stuck in a DC Metro elevator, and Martha Anne Toll, author of Duet for One, a lyrical story of love, loss, and the healing power of music, in conversation with local author Varun Gauri. Together, they’ll explore mothers and memory,...
Susan Buttenwieser will be in store to sign her novel Junction of Earth and Sky.
A man rescues a penguin off the coast of Brazil and finds a lifelong connection in this true story about the power of friendship. (Ages 4-7, but everyone welcome!)
Susan Coll will be in conversation about her latest novel, The Literati, about a 26-year old who lands her dream job, only to find herself in the middle of a financial, legal and existential calamity. Susan will be joined by author Michelle Brafman.
Sarah Pekkanen will discuss her latest novel, The Locked Ward, a psychological thriller about the complex bonds of sisterhood—and what happens when they are stretched to the breaking point.
Jane Leavy will be in conversation about her book Make Me Commissioner: I Know What's Wrong with Baseball and How to Fix It, a manifesto that's perfect for lovers of the sport and takes readers on an epic journey through the game that baseball has become. Outspoken, funny and insightful — pulling no punches —...
Ndidi Amadi will read from her book Chichi And Didi Love Their Names, an empowering and joyous picture book that shows kids the importance of loving your name, having pride in your culture, and standing up for yourself.
Local author Sara Goodman Confino will discuss her new novel Good Grief, a hopeful and hilarious story about two strong-willed widows—a mother and daughter-in-law—navigating loss, family friction, and life under one roof.
