Join Brookline Booksmith\, our sister store\, and help support a worthwhile fundraiser for only $5 dollars admission. You'll help the Franciscan Hospital for Children!
Three Young Adult Authors\: Kelly Link\, Cassandra Clare\, and Holly Black
A Discussion Panel on Young Adult Fiction with Reader-Submitted Questions
6 PM\, Thursday\, March 11th
at Brookline Booksmith in the Readers' and Writers' Room ($5)
(Venue Change)
Join three of the hottest writers in the Young Adult field at 6pm on March 11th at the Brookline Booksmith in the Readers' and Writers' Room for a panel discussion celebrating New York Times bestselling author Holly Black's new book\, The Poison Eaters and Other Stories. It's not just about having a great time\: ticket sales—and 20% of event book sales—will be donated by the Brookline Booksmith to Franciscan Hospital for Children.
Holly Black (Tithe\, the Spiderwick Chronicles) will be joined by Kelly Link (Pretty Monsters) and Cassandra Clare (The Mortal Instruments series) for a discussion. This is where it gets interesting\: readers\, whether they will be attending or not\, are invited to email their questions for the authors to hollycassandrakelly@gmail.com. The three authors will begin with a selection of submitted questions and then take questions from the audience.
There will be giveaways for the attendees\: The first 100 people in the door will receive a copy of A Working Writer’s Daily Planner. And more! Afterward\, the authors will sign their books at the Brookline Booksmith. Refreshments will be served.
WHY A FUNDRAISER\:
The panel discussion as fundraiser was suggested by Holly Black who brought her fellow Amherst author\, Cassandra Clare\, aboard. Black's new book\, The Poison Eaters and Other Stories\, is being published by Big Mouth House—an independent press run by Kelly Link and her husband\, Gavin Grant. Link and Grant's Easthampton\, MA\, office is in the same shambling old refitted warehouse as Black's office.
While Black's collection was in the planning stages (back in February 2009) Link and Grant's daughter\, Ursula was born at 24 weeks and 1 1/2 lbs. Ursula and her parents spent her first five months at Baystate Medical Center\, and is now in a pulmonary rehabilitation ward at Franciscan Hospital for Children in Brighton (Boston).
ABOUT FRANCISCAN HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN\:
(http\://www.franciscanhospital.org)\:
Since 1949 Franciscan Hospital for Children has pioneered clinical\, therapeutic and educational programs for children with a variety of disabilities. Through the years\, as one of the nation's largest pediatric rehabilitation hospitals\, we have expanded our complement of programs and services for children with special health care needs\, as well as for children from the local community. Our continuum of care includes inpatient\, residential\, educational\, surgical\, outpatient and home care programs\, a combination of services for children that is hard to find anywhere else.
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Join two Needham residents\, journalist/author Jim Hirsch and WBUR's Bill Littlefield\, host of "\;Only a Game\,"\; for a presentation and discussion based on Jim's latest book\, "\;Willie Mays\,"\; which has hit number 5 on the New York Times Bestseller list for nonfiction books!
In his research for the book\, Hirsch interviewed former President Bill Clinton\, Woody Allen\, Henry Aaron\, Barry Bonds\, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar\, and many others\, according to his wife Sheryl Hirsch. The book has also been featured on numerous radio and TV programs\, including "\;The Daily Show with Jon Stewart."\;
They will be at the Needham Public Library at 7\:30 pm.
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** This event has been postponed. We will post the new date as soon as we can. We apologize for the inconvenience. **
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The New York Times Book Review called the star of Francisco Stork’s young adult novel Marcelo in the Real World\, “the bravest\, most original hero I’ve met in years.” Marcelo in the Real World went on to receive 5 starred reviews\, to be chosen as a Hornbook Fanfare Book\, and to be a Publisher’s Weekly Best Book of 2009.
Now Francisco Stork is coming to our very own Wellesley Booksmith to talk about his work and to introduce his eagerly awaited new novel\, The Last Summer of the Death Warriors\, which tells the story of Pancho\, a teenager plotting the murder of his sister’s killer. Pancho’s life changes when he arrives at St. Anthony’s Home for Boys and meets D.Q.\, a boy with cancer who introduces him to his personal philosophy of life\, which he calls the “Death Warrior’s Manifesto.” As Pancho and D.Q.’s friendship grows\, both their lives will change forever.
Francisco Stork was born in Monterrey\, Mexico and was raised in El Paso\, Texas. A practicing attorney for an affordable housing agency\, he lives with his wife near Boston. Learn more about Francisco and his books by visiting his website at www.franciscostork.com.
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On a rainy night in early spring\, spotted salamanders by the hundreds crawl out of the woods and down to a vernal pool where they mate and lay their eggs. But what if a road interrupts the salamanders’ path to the pool?
Author Sarah Lamstein joined volunteers young and old in helping the salamanders cross the road\, and found that the children are the most eager helpers. This happy intersection between child and critter is what she writes about in her new picture book\, Big Night for Salamanders\, which she’ll share as part of an interactive presentation on Sunday March 21st at Wellesley Booksmith
Sarah is the author of several picture books\, a folktale collection\, and a novel for young readers. Her most recent book\, Letter on the Wind\, was a Sidney Taylor Honor Book in 2008. She lives right down the road in Newton. Visit Sarah's website at www.sarahlamstein.com.
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KNIT-A-THON and CHARITABLE BOOK FAIR
Saturday\, March 27 from 10 am - 4\:30 pm
Presentations\, demonstrations\, workshop\, singing performance\, discussions\, book-signings
RSVP requested\: 781 431-1160
at Wellesley Booksmith\, 82 Central Street\, Wellesley\, MA
PARTICIPANTS\:
Gail Callahan - Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece
Kristin Nicholas – Color by Kristin
Melissa Morgan-Oakes - 2-at-a-Time Socks
Wren Ross – (co-author with Daena Giardella) Changing Patterns\: Discovering the Fabric of Your Creativity
Judith Durant - author of Knit One\, Bead Too
Jill Stover - co-owner of Yarns in the Farms\, in Beverly\, and children's book author
Roseanna Means - founder of Women of Means\, Wellesley resident
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Wellesley Booksmith is now accepting reservations for its second Knit-a-Thon with charitable book fair on Saturday\, March 27\, 2010\, when customers can knit amongst the books while listening to and enjoying the company of fellow fiber artists. Celebrated knitters Kristin Nicholas\, Gail Callahan\, Melissa Morgan-Oakes\, Judith Durant\, Wren Ross and Jill Stover\, will be knitting (and more) in Wellesley Booksmith. They will be offering presentations\, workshops\, and book talks\, all in celebration of the generosity\, creativity\, and passion of knitters (and other fiber artists).
The presentations and consultations are free and open to the public\, but each event will be ticketed because capacity is limited. To reserve your place\, please call (781) 431-1160 or send an email (including your name and telephone number) to events@wellesleybooksmith.com.
THE SCHEDULE of EVENTS\:
Presentations will be held downstairs in the Used Book Cellar. Knitters are welcome to knit during the presentations! The day is divided into three sessions\, with other activities interspersed. The first session centers on the inspirational topic of charitable knitting\, the second on creativity\, the third on the joy of knitting with color.
MORNING SESSION\:
10-11 am CHARITABLE KNITTING (and MORE)
The day will begin with a short presentation by a wonderful panel of charitable knitters\, followed by plenty of time for questions and discussion\, and a book-signing. This is a great opportunity to hear about using fiber arts creatively for causes. Panelists include Jill Stover\, Judith Durant and Roseanna Means. Followed by a book-signing of Knit One\, Bead Too.
LATE MORNING WORKSHOP &\; DEMONSTRATION\:
11 am NEEDLE FELTING WORKSHOP with Jill Stover\,
Come watch expert Jill Stover\, of Yarns in the Farms\, work her magic with felting needles and then start your own creation! Jill's favorite needle felting books and needle felting supplies will be available for purchase.
11\:30 am KNITTING WITH BEADS DEMONSTRATION with Judith Durant
Watch while Judith demonstrates five ways to incorporate beads into your favorite knitting projects. Judith’s book will be available for purchase.
EARLY AFTERNOON SESSION\:
1-1\:45 pm SINGING WITH EVERY FIBER
Wren will give a lively performance filled with funny knitting songs and stories that reflect the fabulous foibles of working with fiber. She brings her passion for yarn together with her twenty years of professional acting and singing experience to make a performance that is fun and memorable. She will also discuss how knitting and the creative process is unique for each person and invite participants to talk about their encounters with mistakes\, tangles and all the delights and dilemmas of the craft. Followed by a book-signing of Changing Patterns\: Discovering the Fabric of Your Creativity.
MID AFTERNOON SESSION\:
2-3\:30 pm COLOR DELIGHTS\: DYE\, PICK AND KNIT
Join Gail Callahan (aka the Kangaroo Dyer)\, Master Vogue Knitter Kristin Nicholas and Melissa Morgan Oakes\, three good friends\, as they illustrate all the colorful knitting steps\, from dying wool\, to choosing pleasing colors\, to knitting (two socks at a time). You'll be treated to a demonstration of dyeing (on a white table cloth)\, a hands on color exercise\, and beautiful samples. Followed by a book-signing of Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece\, Color by Kristin\, and Two at a Time Socks.
CONSULTATIONS\: 4-4\:30 pm THE KNITTERS ARE IN
Gail\, Kristin\, Judith and Melissa will be available for consultation. Stuck on color combinations? Bring your stash and Kristin will help you combine just the right colors! Sock challenged? Talk to Melissa. Yearning to learn about lambs? Ask Kristin about her sheep farm (and their sweaters.) Want that perfect color yarn? Speak with Gail. Looking for direction on incorporating beads into your project? Talk to Judith.
ALL DAY\:
Wellesley Booksmith will also be running a charitable book fair all day\, in which customers may indicate that 10% of their book purchases be donated to Women of Means (founded by Wellesley resident Roseanna Means).
Are you a fairy-tale fan? Do you have a princess-story loving little one? Then you’ll want to check out The Goat-Faced Girl\, a reinterpretation of a classic Italian fairy-tale and the debut picture book for mother and daughter author/illustrator team\, Leah Marinksy Sharpe and Jane Marinsky.
They’ve started off with a bang\, receiving starred reviews from several major publications\, including Publisher’s Weekly\, which cites “rich storytelling and intricately designed artwork\,” and calls the book “a must for anyone who would rather be a sorceress than a princess.” We’re excited to have this dynamic duo visit us at Wellesley Booksmith on Sunday\, March 28th to share their book and talk about the process of creating their work of art.
Leah Marinsky Sharpe\, a doctoral candidate focusing on the management of aquatic species\, lives in Vermont. Her mother\, Jane Marinsky has been an editorial illustrator for many years and teached illustration at Daemen College in Amherst\, New York. She spends her winters in Buffalo\, New York and summers in Vermont.
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Linda Barnes is the author of 16 mystery novels\, including 12 Carlotta Carlyle mysteries set in Boston. Her Boston characters deal with daily questions of good and evil. Her 6’1” redheaded Boston private eye confronts crime on a daily basis and manages to keep a moral center in spite of her brushes with evil. Barnes won the Anthony Award and nominations for both the Shamus Award and the American Mystery Award for Best Short Story for Lucky Penny in 1985. In 1987 she received the American Mystery Award for Best Private Eye Novel and nominations for the Edgar\, Anthony\, and Shamus awards for A Trouble of Fools. This is the third in a series of three programs on Contemporary Crime\, sponsored by the Trustees of the Needham Free Public Library.
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Join Gary Paulsen at an event co-sponsored by Wellesley Booksmith and the Morse Institute Library.
More details to follow! In the meantime\, check out Gary's website.
Come meet author Amber Madison in an event co-sponsored by Wellesley Booksmith and Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts.
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