"Local author Rob King joins us to talk about his debut middle grade fantasy - The Door in the Stone..." More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-author-rob-king-tickets-1247276570799?aff=litt

" Risk: How to Share Your Story Without Sacrificing Your Safety Mar 22, 10am-2pm Age Group: 18+ Level: All levels except brand new beginners. Description: We all have stories we want to share, but some feel scarier than others. If you have had your voice silenced, your lifestyle shamed, your foundation rocked by prejudice or

"We are pleased to welcome local author Melissa Wiesner back to our Squirrel Hill store to talk about her book, It All Comes Back to You. Following the author talk, we will have time for Q&A with the audience and book signing. We can wait to see you there!" More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-afternooon-with-author-melissa-wiesner-tickets-1234765469759?aff=litt

"Please join us Saturday, March 22nd 6-8 pm for a reading with Izzy Knapp, Paola Liendo, Marina Avery Robinson and SJ Powell." More info: https://www.bottomfeederbooks.com

"If you have considered applying to the CBWR, or have applied in the past and not been selected, this remote, one-hour information session is the opportunity to learn more about the application process—from best practices to how we evaluate project proposals. Previous residents will be on the call to answer questions. Meeting attendance is not

Sunday, March 23, 2025 - 1:00pm "We are thrilled to welcome Liz Milliron to Mystery Lovers Bookshop! Join us for the launch of the of her first novel in the new Jackson Davis series novel 'Shattered Sight'.." More info and RSVP: https://www.mysterylovers.com/event/liz-milliron-event-0

"Delivering poignant and shambolic exploits, Yoko Tawada’s Suggested in the Stars is the much-anticipated sequel to Scattered All Over the Earth. In this reading and discussion, Yoko lights up the Alphabet City stage and guides us through this second installment in her Scattered series. Suggested in the Stars delivers new delights, following Hiruko and her

"March 16th & March 23rd 6:30-8:30pm Age Group: 18+ Level: All Description: Are you one of those people who uses movie quotes or celebrity marriages to relate to others or talk about what's going on in your own life? Well, you're not alone, and what's more: you can do it in your poetry. In this workshop,

"Sheila Carter-Jones and Jane McCafferty will be reading at Duquesne University's Coffee House Reading Series Monday, March 24th, 7:00 p.m. at Genesius Theater. The event is free and open to the public."

"From the author of Erasure, a brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and ferociously funny, told from the enslaved Jim’s point of view. James is destined to be a cornerstone of twenty-first century American literature. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in

"Writing for Children: From Manuscript to Published Book When: Tuesday March 25, 2025, from 7:00-8:30pm Level: Beginner & Intermediate Age Group: 18+ Description: The path from writing a complete manuscript to holding a published book in your hands is twisty, bumpy, and long. This workshop will introduce writers to the milestones they may encounter along the way

"Join us right from your living room to hear stunning new fiction about the American South! We are so thrilled to virtually host Kionna Walker LeMalle, author of the novel, Behind the Waterline, in conversation with longtime White Whale staff fave, Deesha Philyaw, author of The Secret Lives of Church Ladies and final judge for

"If you have considered applying to the CBWR, or have applied in the past and not been selected, this remote, one-hour information session is the opportunity to learn more about the application process—from best practices to how we evaluate project proposals. Previous residents will be on the call to answer questions. Meeting attendance is not

"CRAFT TALKS | 6-Week Course | Finding and Telling Your Personal Story: A Crash Course in Writing Memoir and Essays with Ethan Gilsdorf LIVE ON ZOOM | March 27 @ 1:00 pm - May 1 @ 4:00 pm EDT Write with purpose. Find your story’s core. $550 (early bird) | All registrants receive a replay!

"In 1855, with the United States at odds over slavery, the lawyer Abraham Lincoln wrote a note to his best friend, the son of a Kentucky slaveowner. Lincoln rebuked his friend for failing to oppose slavery. But he added: “If for this you and I must differ, differ we must,” and said they would be friends forever. Throughout his

"We're delighted to welcome back local author Will Bardenwerper to the Penguin, this time to celebrate the release of his forthcoming book Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America. Will will talk a little bit about his writing process and experiences that led to writing this book. He will also answer

"We invite you to join us at the monthly meTamophosis event and support emerging local LGBTQ+ writers! Created by White Whale's events coordinator, Amari, meTamorphosis is a local queer & trans led event series committed to uplifting emerging LGBTQ+ writers by curating inclusive community readings in Pittsburgh, PA. meTamorphosis celebrates queer & trans people's commitment

"Historians share tales of labor leaders, battlefield patriots, civil rights activists and pioneering sports heroes buried in the cemetery in Munhall, PA. This program will take place in the South Wing Reading Room. For adults." More info: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/homestead-cemetery-stories-behind-the-stones/

Saturday, March 29th - The Women Gather II  A celebration of guest speaker, Jacquea Mae Olday. Through song, narrative, and spoken word, Jacquea Mae shares her personal journal of empowerment, celebrating the resilience of Black women while embracing her own value and worth. Her performance inspires, teaches, and uplifts, reflecting her growth as a leader

"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"