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WORD invites North Brooklyn's romance lovers to join us in celebrating romance with a fantastic panel of writers and readers! The panel will include Lauren Willig, author of the bestselling Pink Carnation series; acclaimed author and blogger Sarah Wendell from SmartBitchesTrashyBooks.com; Hope Tarr, author and co-founder of Lady Jane's Salon, New York's monthly romance reading series; and editors from Romantic Times magazine and Avon Books. Moderated by Sarah MacLean, author of Nine Rules To Break When Romancing a Rake, the panel discussion and Q&A will uncover the genre--highlighting the books we love and the readers who love it. Facebook RSVP encouraged.
Heather will demo how to make several fun toys from the book, which contains 101 Clever Creations Using Everyday Items! There will be a craft for both kids and adults to enjoy. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun! Facebook RSVP encouraged.
An ingeniously simple and fully-illustrated book for crafting toys from objects found around the house.
This clever guide focuses on fun, homemade projects using materials
anyone can find around the house or that can be purchased for a fraction
of what a commercially-produced toy can cost. Using everyday objects
from cardboard tubing to paper to clothespins, readers will discover how
to make such projects as:
* A milk carton balloon boat
* A rubber band banjo
* A cardboard tube kaleidoscope
* An embroidery hoop tambourine
* And more
Perfect for parents and teachers, these projects enable families to
spend less while keeping entertained. Because fun doesn't always have to
come in a box-sometimes, it's the box itself.
About the Author
Heather Swain is a former third-grade teacher, mother of
two, writing instructor, magazine fact-checker, freelance writer, and
award- winning author. Her articles have appeared in American Baby
Magazine, Time Out New York Kids, and on Salon.com. She lives in
Brooklyn, NY.
Join a group of book-loving runners on a laidback tour of Greenpoint on
foot. Every week is a slightly different run, but it'll always be 2-3
miles at about a 10-minute mile pace. Come when you can; no
pre-registration required and no fee. Any questions? Email stephanie
(at) wordbrooklyn (dot) com.
To aid in the development of new work, local writers gather to
present excerpts from works-in-progress for healthy feedback and
discussion. Open to writers of all genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry,
children's lit, plays, screenplays etc) in any stage of development.
Any questions? Email Nathaniel at GreenpointWriters@gmail.com.
Join a group of book-loving runners on a laidback tour of Greenpoint on
foot. Every week is a slightly different run, but it'll always be 2-3
miles at about a 10-minute mile pace. Come when you can; no
pre-registration required and no fee. Any questions? Email stephanie
(at) wordbrooklyn (dot) com.
This month's host is Frank Anthony Polito, acclaimed author of suitable-for-YA but-awesome-for-adults novels BAND FAGS! and DRAMA QUEERS! For this special Just Working On My Novel, while we're not REQUIRING you to read facets of your YA work in progress, we'd like to HIGHLY encourage it! RSVP in advance to russ@russcomm.net if you'd like to share the stage with the hilarious Frank Polito. There will be wine, oh yes. RSVP to read encouraged, not required. Facebook RSVP also encouraged but not required.
Join a group of book-loving runners on a laidback tour of Greenpoint on
foot. Every week is a slightly different run, but it'll always be 2-3
miles at about a 10-minute mile pace. Come when you can; no
pre-registration required and no fee. Any questions? Email stephanie
(at) wordbrooklyn (dot) com.
To aid in the development of new work, local writers gather to
present excerpts from works-in-progress for healthy feedback and
discussion. Open to writers of all genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry,
children's lit, plays, screenplays etc) in any stage of development.
Any questions? Email Nathaniel at GreenpointWriters@gmail.com.
Join us for a evening with Christopher McDougall, author of Born to Run, A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen.
An inspiration to amateur and professional runners alike, McDougall has forever changed the way we experience and enjoy running. (Our store manager was so moved by this book that she started WORD's weekly running group, which meets in front of the store every Sunday morning to run around Greenpoint!) McDougall will read, take questions, and sign books.
Due to McDougall's popularity and our limited space, this is a ticketed event. The ticket price of $25 includes one copy of Born To Run, which you'll receive at the door that evening. Click below to reserve your spot!
Join a group of book-loving runners on a laidback tour of Greenpoint on
foot. Every week is a slightly different run, but it'll always be 2-3
miles at about a 10-minute mile pace. Come when you can; no
pre-registration required and no fee. Any questions? Email stephanie
(at) wordbrooklyn (dot) com.
Join a group of book-loving runners on a laidback tour of Greenpoint on
foot. Every week is a slightly different run, but it'll always be 2-3
miles at about a 10-minute mile pace. Come when you can; no
pre-registration required and no fee. Any questions? Email stephanie
(at) wordbrooklyn (dot) com.
To aid in the development of new work, local writers gather to
present excerpts from works-in-progress for healthy feedback and
discussion. Open to writers of all genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry,
children's lit, plays, screenplays etc) in any stage of development.
Any questions? Email Nathaniel at GreenpointWriters@gmail.com.
Join us for a reading, discussion and booksigning. Matt will read from his new book and be interviewed by friend and colleague Kim Damokosh. Facebook RSVP encouraged but not required.
MATTHEW DICKS is the author of Something Missing. He teaches elementary school and in 2005 was named West Hartford’s Teacher of the Year. He also owns and operates a DJ company that performs at weddings throughout Connecticut when he isn’t shaping the minds of his class of fifth-graders. He lives in Newington, CT, with his wife; baby daughter, Clara; Lhasa Apso, Kaleigh; and two enormous, slightly insane house cats, Jack and Owen. For more information, please visit Matthew’s website at: www.matthewdicks.com, and check out his blog at: http://matthewdicks.typepad.com.
Join a group of book-loving runners on a laidback tour of Greenpoint on
foot. Every week is a slightly different run, but it'll always be 2-3
miles at about a 10-minute mile pace. Come when you can; no
pre-registration required and no fee. Any questions? Email stephanie
(at) wordbrooklyn (dot) com.
Join us for the monthly discussion!
Yes, we will be meeting during Labor Day weekend - join us for the discussion!
Join a group of book-loving runners on a laidback tour of Greenpoint on foot. Every week is a slightly different run, but it'll always be 2-3 miles at about a 10-minute mile pace. Come when you can; no pre-registration required and no fee. Any questions? Email stephanie (at) wordbrooklyn (dot) com.
To aid in the development of new work, local writers gather to present excerpts from works-in-progress for healthy feedback and discussion. Open to writers of all genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, children's lit, plays, screenplays etc) in any stage of development.
Any questions? Email Nathaniel at GreenpointWriters@gmail.com.
