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SUMMARY:Sprout: A writing workshop with middle grade author Taylor Tyng
DESCRIPTION:Join the Easthampton Public Library and the Somehow School for a fun\, hands-on writing workshop with acclaimed author Taylor Tyng! Taylor will introduce his new middle-grade novel\, Sprout—the imaginative story of a girl who lives in a secluded mill town while hiding an extraordinary secret: tree-like antlers (or “plantlers”) that bloom from her head. After diving into the world of Sprout\, young writers will learn how to create unforgettable characters of their own\, and build stories that are both meaningful and magical.\n\n​​Registration is required. This Mass Kids Lit Fest event is presented in partnership with the Massachusetts Center for the Book. For a full schedule\, please visit https://www.makidslitfest.org/.\n\nTaylor Tyng is an author of fantastical fiction for young readers. His first novel\, Clara Poole and the Long Way Round\, was called “an engrossing and inventive flight through the skies” by Kirkus Reviews. Its follow-up\, Clara Poole and the Wrong Way Up was published in July 2024.\n\nTaylor Tyng got to writing late. After spending his early years performing in LA rock clubs\, Taylor founded a design agency and a software company\, immersing himself in the art of storytelling. He’s created designs that have traveled to space\, written songs for film\, played bit roles in bad movies\, and occasionally does dumb things like rocket down Olympic bobsled tracks or go snorkeling in Iceland during winter. As a lifelong dyslexic\, Taylor never imagined becoming an author was on the list\, which only proves how random and remarkable life’s journey can be. When Taylor isn’t writing\, he is busy renovating a 1700s farmhouse that just might fall down. He lives outside Boston with his wife\, two daughters\, and a very busy miniature Australian Shepherd.
URL:https://www.easthamptoncityarts.com/event/sprout-a-writing-workshop-with-middle-grade-author-taylor-tyng/
LOCATION:Easthampton Library Annex\, 52 Main Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Kid-Friendly
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SUMMARY:“Kingdom of Dust”: An Afternoon with Lisa Stringfellow
DESCRIPTION:Join the Easthampton Public Library for a family-friendly event with Lisa Stringfellow\, author of the Massachusetts Book Awards–honored novel Kingdom of Dust. Stringfellow will read from her work\, share folktales that have influenced her storytelling\, and talk about the traditions and inspirations that shape her fantasy worlds. The program will conclude with an audience Q&A. \nHonored in the Mass Book Awards in the Middle Grade/YA category\, Kingdom of Dust follows Amara\, a young girl on a quest to find her land’s lost storytellers in order to save her family and society. Drawing inspiration from West African mythology\, the novel blends lush prose with accessible writing for readers of all ages. Amara’s journey—rooted in themes of climate justice\, cultural memory\, and the restoration of her people’s stories—has earned the book recognition within the growing canon of modern fantasy for children. \nThis program is sponsored by the Mass Book Awards Speakers Bureau and is presented in collaboration with the Massachusetts Center for the Book. \nLISA STRINGFELLOW is a middle-grade author and longtime educator who has taught Language Arts and technology to middle-school students for over 30 years. She writes fantasy with a dark\, folkloric twist\, inspired by her love of fairy tales. A member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America\, the Authors Guild\, and Black Creators HQ\, she is an active advocate for equity and inclusivity in children’s literature.
URL:https://www.easthamptoncityarts.com/event/kingdom-of-dust-an-afternoon-with-lisa-stringfellow/
LOCATION:Easthampton Library Annex\, 52 Main Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
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