LOS FELIZ MOMS CLUB
Thursday, September 20, 2007 10:30 AM
Babies, toddlers, Moms join for a story session and chat with the newly formed Los Feliz chapter of the MOMS CLUB. For more info, contact Christine at [email protected].
CAROL MUSKE-DUKES
Channeling Mark Twain (Random House)
Saturday, September 22, 2007 5:00 PM
In the 1970’s, National Book Award finalist Carol Muske-Dukes founded a creative writing program at Riker’s Island prison, the first of its kind. Her sometimes harrowing, sometimes exhilirating, and always intense experiences working with the inmates inspired her to write this novel about poetry, politics and sex. It is set in a women’s prison in 1970’s New York City, about a young, spirited female poet hoping to share her passion for social justice by teaching writing there."... a riveting story... In an anti-heroic age, she’s given us a true hero in Polly, who’s as unforgettable as Huck Finn. Send up a flare!â€
--Mary Karr
STEVE ALMOND
Not That You Asked) Rants, Exploits, and Obsessions: A collection of essays and opinions (Random House)
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 7:30 PM
Steve Almond is the author of two story collections, My Life in Heavy Metal -- which has been a Skylight Books bestseller for years! -- and The Evil B.B. Chow, the non-fiction book Candyfreak, and the novel Which Brings Me to You, co-written with Julianna Baggott. He lives outside Boston with his wife and baby daughter Josephine, who can and will kick your ass with cuteness.
6TH ANNUAL WEST HOLLYWOOD BOOK FAIR
West Hollywood Park 647 N. San Vicente Blvd.
Saturday, September 30, 2007 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Join over 20,000 guests, 300 authors, and 100 booksellers and literary groups for one of L.A.’s most eclectic literary events! The 6th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair will feature 12 stages including a Kids’ Stage, Storytelling, Poetry and Theater stages and Author stages where you can hear panel discussions on topics from mystery to comics to what’s new in fiction. Exhibitors will host activities for all ages throughout the day!