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  • Meet the Authors: Kate Messner and Rajani Larocca

    Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United States

    The Flying Pig Bookstore brings Middle Grade Authors Kate Messner and Rajani LaRocca to the Pierson Library! Aspiring young writers learn to create a character with two award winning (and best-selling) authors.  

  • Kathleen Rose Morgan Author Talk: The Seller of Secrets

    Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United States

    Memoirist, Kathleen Rose Morgan is many awesome things: a Shelburne mom, a Staten-Island native, our newest librarian here at the Pierson, a practitioner of energy medicine, a former heavy metal shredder with the prog band Treehouse, and as of today, the proud author of the widely released Seller of Secrets. This memoir is a brave…

  • Jim Koehneke Author Talk: Take Charge of Your Life

    Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United States

    Author, soul coach, and teacher, Jim Koehneke presents on his inspirational book Take Charge of Your Life. If you've ever wondered, "What is my Life Purpose?" or, "What do I need to be more peaceful?" or, "Why is Happiness elusive?" this presentation and discussion may provide some ideas and inspiration you need to jump back…

  • Lili Fior Author Talk: Lili’s Caregiving Guide

    One of the hardest things ever to do is face a loved one's end of life: mitigating pain, providing care, foreseeing challenges (practical, legal, emotional, and more), leading to and then living with loss. Author, caregiver, and death doula Lili Fior shares lessons learned and wisdom gained from missteps along her journey as a caregiver,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • 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!…