I'm so excited about this year's event. We have a wonderful lineup of authors for you. Most will be there both days, but a few will join us for just one day, so plan to visit Saturday and Sunday.As usual, the event, thanks to Brook Hollow Winery's generosity, is free to the public!Speaking of their generosity, we've been invited to participate in the Kickoff party for their Spring/Summer Friday Night Food Truck event on Friday, May 3rd. Yep. That's the day before the big book event! Once again, the event is free. (Food and wine purchases are optional.) Stop in between 6 & 8 pm to meet some of our awesome authors. This is a great way to find a new-to-you favorite author. Some of the autho...

Join Kiwi horror authors Michael Botur and Denver Grenell for an evening of original horror stories and dark poetry.

Michael Botur is a New Zealand author described as "one of the most original story writers of his generation in New Zealand.” His latest book is ‘Bloodalcohol: Ten Tales’ from Next Chapter.

Denver Grenell is a writer of horror & dark fiction based in Featherston. His latest book is '20,000 Bloody Words: A Collection of Horror Flash Fiction.'

My Book, Retire on your terms, was launched on 24th June, 2023, by my father on the occasion of his Birthday. The link is provided.Retire how you want, not how others want you to!Retire on your terms is for you if you have been struggling to maintain a work-life balance, or are in a job just to pay your bills, and not because the job is aligned with your passion. This book helps you achieve financial freedom and prepare to lead a happy and meaningful retirement life. This book provides a practical action strategy, and checklist and alerts you on mistakes to be avoided.All of us strive for financial security. Financial Independent Retire Early (FIRE) is a phrase commonly used. This book simpl...

A beautifully illustrated, rhyming picture book about family values, love, diversity, strength, inclusion and bullying.This delightfully illustrated, rhythmic, rhyming picture book encourages and empowers children to stand up to bullies and support what they believe in, positively! A Family is Love, And It’s Just Right for Us fosters inclusivity, love, empathy, understanding and strength while entertaining readers, young and old. A beautiful example of LGBTQ+ families and some of their challenges.A Family is Love, And It’s Just Right for Us is a wonderful tool to encourage discussions of family values, acceptance, diversity, strength, courage, and inclusiveness. Jessie Hionis, with over ...

One Sunday afternoon in February 1977, Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Ntozake Shange, and several other Black women writers met at June Jordan’s Brooklyn apartment to eat gumbo, drink champagne, and talk about their work. Calling themselves “The Sisterhood,” the group — which also came to include Audre Lorde, Paule Marshall, Margo Jefferson, and others — would get together once a month over the next two years, creating a vital space for Black women to discuss literature and liberation. The Sisterhood (Columbia University Press) tells the story of how this remarkable community transformed American writing and cultural institutions. Drawing on original interviews with Sisterhood member...

Gabi Snyder’s welcoming and joyful picture book, Today (Simon & Schuster/Pamela Wiseman), reminds us that every moment can hold many surprises and to look for the wonder in every day. Today may seem long before leaving for a summer vacation or short during the time away. The moments that make up the day are filled with surprises, joy, fun, and memories. Today guides young readers to keep their eyes and ears open so the day doesn't slip by.

The sister duo of novelist Kristina McMorris and artist Amanda Yoshida makes their collaborative debut with Ellie Mae Dreams Big! (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky), a delightful story of a girl whose big dreams are far from ordinary. Ellie Mae loves everything about school, except when her teacher asks the big question. "What do you want to be when you grow up? Tomorrow, come dressed as what you've chosen." Ellie Mae is overflowing with ideas. She could be a chef, but that doesn't seem very exciting. What if she became the first 'astronaut-chef' and cooked in outer space? Or she could be a 'ballerina-painter' and create beautiful art as she dances across the stage. In the end, Ellie Mae arrives at s...