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Bookmatch
This promises to be highly entertaining and embarrassing. I give you BOOKMATCH. Here’s the official description: Looking for a new literary love connection? Bookmatch is a fun, fast-paced reading series that unites passionate readers with highly-eligible books from authors. Authors will reveal dark secrets, readers will be torn by choices and free books will be given at the altar. Hosted by Heather McElhatton, bestselling author and host of MPR’s A Beautiful World, Bookmatch showcases authors from a variety of genres and backgrounds. It’s the…
Find out more »Oh!MG Panel
The second annual Middle Grade Panel at Addendum will feature the following authors: William Alexander (Ambassador), Kelly Barnhill (The Witch’s Boy), Brian Farrey (The Grimjinx Rebellion – book 3 of the Vengekeep Prophecies), and Jacqueline West (Still Life – book 5 of the Books of Elsewhere).
Find out more »Winter Book
The twenty-fourth in MCBA’s perennial Winter Book series celebrating the handmade book, The War Between the Water and the Road by William Alexander is a modern parable regarding justice through the eyes of a young boy, full of cautionary tales, humor and elements of fantasy. Join us on Saturday, December 13 for a celebratory reading and reception at Open Book. Reading at 6:30pm, reception and signing to follow. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »Totally WIPped: Children’s and YA Authors Read from Works in Progress
In honor of the Second Story Reading Series’ sixth season, the University of St. Thomas hosts eight Second Story authors, who will convene to quake with terror, take a deep breath, and read from their works in progress. Readers include William Alexander, Marina Budhos, Pete Hautman, Jewell Parker Rhodes, Laura Ruby, Anne Ursu, and series organizers Swati Avasthi and Heather Bouwman. Details: Thursday, April 9th, 7-8:30 pm, in the Thornton Auditorium (room 260) of Terrence Murphy Hall at the University…
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