Author Talks
Events
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Author Talk with Sarah Stewart Taylor: Agony Hill
Mystery author Sarah Stewart-Taylor (the genius behind the Sweeney St George series, the Maggie D'arcy series, and more!) is coming to town hall to present on her latest Agony Hill, the first in her new Frank Warren series, set in rural Vermont in the volatile 1960's. Whether you're already a fan of this author or…
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Author Talk With Ned McMahon: Wisdom and the Baobab Tree
Shelburne resident and UVM professor Ned McMahon, who is also an international development consultant and former diplomat, is sharing his first work of fiction with us tonight! Wisdom and the Baobab Tree is about the life, love and challenges of a somewhat intelligent, somewhat handsome, and slightly naïve young American who is drawn into the…
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Book Release Party with Author/Illustrator Jason Chin
The Flying Pig Bookstore and Pierson Library team up to host Caldecott-winning author/illustrator Jason Chin! Join us as we celebrate the release of Jason's newest work, Hurricane. Be the first to hear this new title read aloud, ask Jason your questions, and learn all about the artistic process that goes into creating his incredible books.
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The Next Generation: Celebrating Shelburne’s Amazing Teen Authors
Our hometown is a hot spot for literary talent, and our youth are no exception! Join us to celebrate three esteemed writers who have published books on our shelves before even graduating SCS. Authors Boyken Ferris, Joe Lunardini, and Francesca Zidovsky share insight into their writing process and read excerpts from their published work. Stop…
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Explore the Secret Senses of Animals: Book Launch with Annmarie Anderson
Shelburne's own Annmarie Anderson celebrates the release of the young reader's edition of An Immense World: How Animals Sense Earth's Amazing Secrets. Learn about the amazing ways animals navigate and experience the world and learn how Annmarie was able to tailor this work to be a just right read for so many nature loving kids!…
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Author Event: Scott Wilson presents Elliot’s Eggventure
Back by popular demand, local Author Scott Wilson brings his new book to the Pierson. Enjoy a refreshing snack, get ready to laugh, and hear Elliot's Eggventure read aloud! Perfect for emerging readers and Mo Willems fans, Scott's short sweet and silly stories are sure to bring a smile to your face!
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Book Party: Violet’s Violin and Instrument Petting Zoo with VT Young Traditions
Join us for a truly musical morning, as we welcome Author Rachel Keyser, and Ian Drury of Vermont Young Traditions! Rachel kicks things off with a reading her new picture book Violet's Violin followed by a musical performance, and a chance to discover new sounds at the instrument petting zoo! While "Violet" will most appeal…
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Tyler Alexander Author Talk: If I Can Get Home This Fall
Civil War enthusiasts won’t want to miss this compelling presentation by CVU teacher Tyler Alexander, celebrating the release of his new biography, If I Can Get Home This Fall, published by the University of Nebraska Press. The book tells the remarkable story of Dan Mason, a white soldier who served in both the Sixth Vermont…
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Molly Johnsen Book Launch: Everything Alive
Join the Pierson Library, The Flying Pig Bookstore & Rootstock Publishing for the launch of Molly Johnsen's debut poetry collection: Everything Alive. With desperate longing, raw vulnerability and surprising humor, the collection confronts trauma and disability like long-lost relatives. Johnsen relies on the power and shortcomings of language to highlight the ways “we are manhandled…
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Flying Pig Books & the Pierson Library Present: Author/Illustrator Matt Tavares
All ages are warmly invited to meet author and illustrator Matt Tavares! You may know Matt from his luminous seasonal favorites Dasher and Red & Lulu, his illustrated athlete biographies, or his acclaimed graphic novel Hoops. Now’s your chance to meet the creator behind these beloved family stories and celebrate the release of his newest…