All She Wrote Books Presents: Quiet Queer Book Club

Join us for our newest book club — All She Wrote Books - Queer SBC! On Sunday, October 25th at 10:30am — come and connect with your queer community — no pressure, just good vibes, great books, and maybe a new friend or two! Bring your favorite book and settle in for a peaceful, inclusive reading experience. Space is limited, so make sure you RSVP!

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All She Wrote Books Presents: Author Malavika Kannan

Join All She Wrote Books on Monday, October 26th at 6:30pm, as we welcome author Malavika Kannan to celebrate the release of her newest novel — Unprecedented Times! Unprecedented Times captures the beauty, humor, pain, and straight-up chaos that exist in relationships between best friends and lovers, mothers and daughters, and between storytellers and themselves. Malavika Kannan’s fresh, arresting novel is a testament to the power of self-narrative for Gen Z American women: of writing oneself into existence where no previous script exists. This book launch event will include a reading and conversation between Malavika and author Laura van den Berg, an audience Q&amp;A, and a signing by Malavika and Laura! "Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us. We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs accommodations, please email us at <a href="http://mailto:info@allshewrotebooks.com/">info@allshewrotebooks.com</a>. About Unprecedented Times Which comes first: experience or narrative? Rishi thinks she knows the answer as she arrives on campus for her first year at Stanford. A burnt-out youth climate activist, she used to want to save the world, but now she just wants to have gay sex. Her plan is set—she’s going to leave behind the strict trappings of her Indian American childhood in Florida, study literature, experiment with love, and write all about it. Within a few months, she makes her first best friend, falls in love with her situationship, and promptly gets her heart broken. What is not a part of Rishi’s plan is the onset of the COVID pandemic. As the outside world becomes a terrifying place, she increasingly finds solace in the friendships she’s made. Instead of virtual college, however, Rishi and her classmates join a farm collective, where their political discussions and growing disillusionment collide with sexual tension and responsibility. It’s only when those relationships start fracturing under the stress of careless decisions, unrequited crushes, jealousies, and, yes, unprecedented times, that Rishi begins to question her own story. About the Authors Malavika Kannan (she/her)&nbsp;is a Tamil American writer whose work appears in The Nation, The Washington Post, New York, Teen Vogue, and elsewhere. Her villain origin story is that, as a teenager in Florida, she organized for generational movements such as March for Our Lives and the Women’s March. Her YA novel All the Yellow Suns&nbsp;was published in 2023. She graduated from Stanford University and now moonlights as a gay socialite in Brooklyn, where she co-hosts the popular mutual aid supper club Girls Eat Girls. Laura&nbsp;van den Berg (she/her) was born and raised in Florida. She is the author of six works of fiction, most recently the novel&nbsp;State of Paradise.&nbsp;Her work has been supported by a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Strauss Living Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the Bard Fiction Prize, and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. Her books have been twice shortlisted for the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award, and for the New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award.&nbsp;Laura&nbsp;teaches fiction and directs the&nbsp;creative writing program at Harvard University. Her next novel,&nbsp;Ring of Night,&nbsp;is forthcoming from FSG in 2027.&nbsp;

All She Wrote Books Presents: Author Emily Ladau

Join All She Wrote Books on Friday, October 30th at 7:00pm at Connexion, as we welcome author and disability activist Emily Ladau to celebrate the release of the updated version of Demystifying Disability! This book is an approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more inclusive place. This book launch event will include a moderated discussion with Meghan Smith, award-winning reporter at GBH News, an audience Q&amp;A, and a signing by Emily! There will be ASL/CART services available for this author event. "Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us. We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs additional accommodations, please email us at <a href="http://mailto:info@allshewrotebooks.com/">info@allshewrotebooks.com</a>. About Demystifying Disability People with disabilities are the world’s largest minority, an estimated 15 percent of the global population. But many of us—disabled and nondisabled alike—don’t know how to act, what to say, or how to be an ally to the disability community.&nbsp;What are the appropriate ways to think, talk, and ask about disability? Demystifying Disability is a friendly handbook on the important disability issues you need to know about, including: • Recognizing and avoiding ableism (discrimination toward disabled people) • Practicing good disability etiquette • Ensuring accessibility becomes your standard practice, from everyday communication to planning special events • Appreciating disability history and identity • Identifying and speaking up about disability stereotypes in&nbsp;media Authored by celebrated disability rights advocate, speaker, and writer Emily Ladau, this practical, intersectional guide offers all readers a welcoming place to understand disability as part of the human experience. About the Author Emily Ladau is a passionate disability rights activist, writer, and communications and cultural access consultant. Her career began at the age of 10, when she appeared on multiple episodes of Sesame Street to educate about her life with a physical disability. Emily’s writing has been published in outlets including The New York Times, CNN, Vice, and HuffPost and her first book, Demystifying Disability, was published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House. She has spoken before numerous audiences, from the U.S. Department of Education to the United Nations. Central to all of Emily’s work is her belief that by sharing our stories and making the disability experience accessible to the world, we’ll reach a world that’s more accessible and inclusive for everyone. In-conversation Partner Meghan is an award-winning reporter at GBH News, Boston’s local NPR/PBS Station. Part of the Equity and Justice team, she is pioneering crucial coverage on local disability communities and national accessibility issues that other outlets overlook. A trusted go-to voice across New England, her reporting and documentary work have earned her a national Clarion Award, two regional Murrow Awards, a PMJA Award, and a New England Emmy. She holds degrees from Boston College and Harvard Extension School.

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Respectfully, We're Hilarious: A Bookish BARCC Fundraiser

Join New Normal Comedy, BARCC, and All She Wrote Books for a night of standup comedy on Friday, October 23rd at 7:30pm! A lineup of Boston’s best and nerdiest comics who definitely think the book is better than the movie will be riffing about all things. The night will feature a 90-minute standup comedy show and content will be adult-themed and discretion is advised. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Boston Rape Crisis Center (BARCC). Show FAQs: <ul><li>Masks: Masks not required but not discouraged. New Normal requests that anyone with COVID or flu-like symptoms refrain from attending to protect vulnerable and immuno-compromised community members.</li><li>Ticket Pricing: Tickets are $15 online, $20 at the door. Sliding scale and student pricing is available; please reach out to <a href="mailto:newnormalboston@gmail.com">newnormalboston@gmail.com</a> for more information.</li><li>Accessibility: All She Wrote Books is wheelchair accessible.</li></ul>About New Normal Comedy: New Normal Comedy is a Boston-based standup comedy collective that produces shows centering those who are historically underrepresented onstage: women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, people with disabilities, etc.&nbsp;New Normal specializes in community-oriented shows and has partnered with local organizations like All She Wrote Books, Porter Square Books, Read My Lips, Dignity Matters, and Prison Book Program.&nbsp;New Normal shows aim to make the stage feel like home, to create a room where comics feel like they can succeed, and to bring people who haven’t been made to feel normal, together. About All She Wrote Books: All She Wrote Books is Greater Boston's only queer/intersectional feminist indie bookstore that supports, celebrates, and amplifies underrepresented voices through our thoughtfully curated selection of books spanning across all genres.

Meghan Quinn On Tour!

Meghan Quinn joins us for an evening of conversation for her newest book, Christmas Staycation. We're pleased to announce that Meghan Quinn will join us live in Boston for her upcoming book tour! We will dive into details on the new book in addition to chatting about book boyfriends, what makes on-the-page chemistry work, and how to achieve the perfect (literary) happily-ever-after. After the discussion, there will be time for audience Q&amp;A and a photo with the author. Tickets include your presigned copy of Christmas Staycation. The author's previous work will also be available for sale at the event. About the Book An all new laugh-out-loud, spicy Christmas romance from New York Times bestselling author Meghan Quinn. Nothing says Merry Christmas like fake fiancés, family pressure, and accidentally falling for your ex's brother. Nolan never met a spotlight he didn't like. As a major league baseball player with a filthy mouth, an ego the size of the North Pole, and zero interest in behaving, he's perfectly happy breezing into Christmas in Kringletown like the charming disaster everyone expects him to be. Taran, on the other hand, has made an art form out of keeping the peace. She's polished, careful, and so committed to making everyone else happy that she's somehow agreed to a fake wedding with her ex just to keep her family's holiday from imploding. There's only one problem: the ex in question is Nolan's brother, and Nolan sees right through her. He knows Taran deserves better than pretending her way through life. And he'd really like "better" to be him. Now Taran is juggling family expectations, holiday chaos, and a man who is far too cocky, far too funny, and far too determined to bulldoze every wall she's ever built. But with Christmas closing in, secrets snowballing, and one very fake engagement threatening to blow up in spectacular fashion, this holiday season is about to get messy. And someone's sure to end up on the naughty list. About the Author Meghan Quinn is a New York Times, USA Today, ABA, #1 Amazon, and international bestselling author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. With over 10 million copies sold and her work published in more than 20 languages — including a Der Spiegel bestseller in Germany — she has become a global voice in romantic comedy and contemporary romance, bringing readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book. Her work has been featured in People, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, Us Weekly, and more.

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Dani's Queer Bar x All She Wrote Books Book Club: THE Z WORD

Join All She Wrote Books on Tuesday,&nbsp;October 20th at 7:00pm at Dani's Queer Bar for a discussion of The Z Word by Lindsay King-Miller! Packed with action, humor, sex, and big gay feelings, The Z Word is the queer zombie romp you didn’t know you needed. Worried about finding the book?&nbsp;We've got you covered! Grab a copy through registration for the event, at <a href="http://bookshop.org/">Bookshop.org</a>, or <a href="http://libro.fm/">Libro.fm</a>. Can't make it?&nbsp;No worries! Let us know ASAP so we can release your spot to someone eagerly waiting on the waitlist. Don't miss out- register now! Remember:&nbsp;This event has limited capacity, so grab your ticket and claim your seat before it's too late! We can't wait to see you there! ✨ About The Z Word Chaotic bisexual Wendy is trying to find her place in the queer community of San Lazaro, Arizona, after a bad breakup—which is particularly difficult because her ex is hooking up with some of her friends. And when the people around them start turning into violent, terrifying mindless husks, well, that makes things harder. Especially since the infection seems to be spreading. Now, Wendy and her friends and frenemies—drag queen Logan, silver fox Beau, sword lesbian Aurelia and her wife Sam, mysterious pizza delivery stoner Sunshine, and, oh yeah, Wendy’s ex-girlfriend Leah—have to team up to stay alive, save Pride, and track the zombie outbreak to its shocking source. Hopefully without killing each other first. The Z Word&nbsp;is a propulsive, funny, emotional horror debut about a found family coming together to fight corporate greed, political corruption, gay drama, and zombies. About the Author Lindsay King-Miller is the author of The Z Word and Ask A Queer Chick: A Guide to Sex, Love, and Life for Girls Who Dig Girls. Her fiction has appeared in The Fiends in the Furrows, Tiny Nightmares, The Jewish Book of Horror, Fireside Fiction, Baffling magazine, and numerous other publications. She lives in Denver with her partner and their two children. Our Book Club Guidelines<ul><li>We strive for a thoughtful and respectful discussion of the featured book and its related themes.</li><li>You do not have to have finished the book to participate, but we ask that you contribute to the discussion in whatever way you feel comfortable.</li><li>We do not tolerate demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.</li></ul>

All She Wrote Books Presents: Yuvashri Harish

Join All She Wrote Books on Sunday, October 18th at 6:30pm, as we welcome author Yuvashri Harish to celebrate the release of her debut YA horror Kill Your Darlings, a fun, fast-paced thriller in which a teen girl faces the horrors of misogyny and racism—plus an evil witch and her horde of monsters. This book launch event will include a reading and conversation between Harish and Sara Farizan, an audience Q&amp;A, and a signing by Harish! "Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us. We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs accommodations, please email us at <a href="mailto:info@allshewrotebooks.com">info@allshewrotebooks.com</a>. About the Book Thulasi is the perfect daughter: she’s responsible, she never breaks the rules, and she’s always willing to babysit her seven-year-old cousin. Even on Halloween night.&nbsp; But the night takes a horrifying turn when a simple playdate leads to accidentally summoning a horde of monsters out of a book of horror tales, along with her small town’s most famous author, Addison Greer—Thulasi’s literary hero. Except Addison has a more sinister scheme planned for her miraculous return: revenge on the family that wronged her.&nbsp;&nbsp; Drawn into a bloodthirsty bargain with Addison, Thulasi will have to team up with Sam, the super cute quarterback in her class, and the only other teen stuck with babysitting duty on Halloween. They only have until midnight to foil Addison’s plans—while keeping their seven-year-old charges safe—or her monsters will destroy their town and everyone they love. About the Authors Yuvashri Harish (she/her)&nbsp;writes speculative fiction for YA and adult audiences, featuring Tamil main characters in dramatic, magical, and often terrifying situations.&nbsp;Born on Tharawal land and now living on Gadigal land, she grew up borrowing twelve books a week from the library. She is deeply passionate about writing stories and creating worlds where brown girls are not just represented but are the protagonists of their own narrative.&nbsp;When she isn’t writing, she can usually be found eating pasta, watching Bob’s Burgers, and providing employment law advice and representation for disadvantaged and vulnerable people in New South Wales. Sara Farizan (she/her)&nbsp;is the author of the middle-grade graphic novel My Buddy, Killer Croc, illustrated by Nicoletta Baldari. She is also the author of several YA novels, including the award-winning If You Could Be Mine&nbsp;and Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel. She lives in Massachusetts. You can learn more about her and her books at <a href="http://sarafarizan.com/">sarafarizan.com</a>.

All She Wrote Presents: Tarot Readings with Heronkind!

From our reader Lauren: Join me for a spooky season tarot reading at All She Wrote Books in Somerville! Tune in to the wisdom of your intuition, spirit guides, and higher knowing. Together, we'll ask Spirit for three cards with general guidance and support for your life right now. My readings are gentle, fun and inclusive. All cards offer gifts and healing! I'll also pull an oracle card for additional guidance. I look forward to connecting with you soon!

All She Wrote Books Presents: October Queer Romance Book Club

Join us on Sunday,&nbsp;October 18th at 10:30am at All She Wrote Books&nbsp;for a discussion of No Body, No Crime&nbsp;by Tess Sharpe, an action-packed, love-soaked thriller about two women whose lives—and hearts—are destined for each other. Seats are&nbsp;limited, so snag yours quick! Worried about finding the book?&nbsp;We've got you covered! Grab a physical copy through registration for the event, at <a href="http://bookshop.org/">Bookshop.org</a>, or <a href="http://libro.fm/">Libro.fm</a>. Can't make it?&nbsp;No worries! Let us know ASAP so we can release your spot to someone eagerly waiting on the waitlist. Don't miss out-register now! Remember:&nbsp;This event has limited capacity, so grab your ticket and claim your seat before it's too late! We can't wait to see you there! About the Book Murder either bonds you or breaks you. Rural PI Mel Tillman knows this well. She’s seen her fair share of bloody cases and botched cover-ups. But killing with someone? That is a different kind of mess all together, and Mel’s got real experience with it. No one’s heard from Toby Dunne since Chloe Harper’s sweet sixteen party—because the birthday girl and sixteen-year-old Mel buried him so deep in the backwoods, no one’s ever finding him. Mel loses little sleep over it—Toby had been terrorizing them. What she does lose sleep over is Chloe, the girl with whom she survived that horrible night in the woods. Chloe, the girl she fell in love with. Chloe, the girl who disappeared and hasn’t been seen in more than six years. Tasked with locating Chloe by her family, Mel can’t resist the call of a good chase, or finding the one who got away with her heart (and with murder). When Mel finds an armed and vigilant Chloe living off-grid in a highly booby-trapped patch of Canadian wilderness, she realizes that Chloe had been expecting someone other than her ex to come looking for her. The thing that’s kept Chloe going for years is that she’s kept Mel safe by running. Now, the truth must come out as they run for their lives once again. Twisty and razor-sharp, Tess Sharpe’s No Body No Crime is a heart-pounding thriller teeming with secrets, betrayals, and a star-crossed romance for the ages. About the Author Tess Sharpe (she/her) was born in a mountain cabin to a punk-rocker mother and grew up in rural California. She lives deep in the backwoods with a pack of dogs and a group of formerly feral forest cats. She is the award-winning author of many books for kids, teenagers, and adults, including Barbed Wire Heart and the New York Times bestseller The Girls I’ve Been. Our Book Club Guidelines<ul><li>We strive for a thoughtful and respectful discussion of the featured book and its related themes.</li><li>You do not have to have finished the book to participate, but we ask that you contribute to the discussion in whatever way you feel comfortable.</li><li>We do not tolerate demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.</li></ul>

All She Wrote Books Presents: Samantha Paige Rosen

Join All She Wrote Books on Friday, October 16th at 6:30pm, as we welcome editor Samantha Paige Rosen to celebrate the release of her anthology — Living, Together! Amidst the climate crisis, a hostile housing market, and the loneliness epidemic, Living, Together&nbsp;opens a window into how people in the US are thriving through collective care. This book invites us to imagine what new opportunities for connection exist when we push through the walls society has built for us. This book launch event will include a moderated discussion with Rev. Jordan Harris and Willie Burnley Jr., an audience Q&amp;A, and a signing by Samantha! "Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us. We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs accommodations, please email us at <a href="http://mailto:info@allshewrotebooks.com/">info@allshewrotebooks.com</a>. About Living, Together Featuring Kristen Arnett, Rhaina Cohen, Kim Stanley Robinson, and more ● "Most Anticipated" by Electric Literature, Debutiful, The Millions, and Autostraddle&nbsp;● "Best/Notable" by Book Riot&nbsp;and Daily Kos At age 29, when Samantha Paige Rosen made an unexpected move back home, she was surprised to find how much she loved living with her parents again. Inspired and curious, she began searching for others who had redefined home and community. The essays and Q&amp;As in Living, Together&nbsp;are about carving out spaces of communal connection and joy in our 3-bed, 2-bath starter home culture. Although they recount life at different stages and in different regions, these stories showcase the delights and tradeoffs of more dynamic shapes of “home.” Across sections on family, intentional community, and what lies beyond housing, readers will hear from voices like: <ul><li>Kristen Arnett, whose found family kept her afloat, from weddings to hurricane season and everything in between</li><li>Kim Stanley Robinson, who describes the magic of communities that are led by everyone</li><li>Sarah Thankam Mathews, who founded a pandemic mutual aid group and discovered, like so many of us, how essential connection and care are in times of crisis</li><li>Rodney M. Bordeaux, who explores how strength and unity are inextricably tied to life on First Nations reservations</li></ul>About the Author Samantha Paige Rosen’s writing on identity, culture, and the arts has appeared in the Washington Post, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, Slate,&nbsp;Them, Literary Hub,&nbsp;and elsewhere. She earned her MFA from Sarah Lawrence College and lives outside of Philadelphia, where she is a freelance writer and editor, a writing tutor and coach, and an amateur potter. Living, Together: Reimagining Community in the Age of Disconnection is her first book. About In-conversation Partners Reverend Jordan Harris (he/him) is the Pastor of Connexion, a United Methodist community focused on social justice and innovative spiritual engagement. As a queer person of color and ordained Elder, Jordan brings diverse perspectives to his ministry. He aims to transform traditional church models into sustainable community centers and sacred event spaces through storytelling and community building. Jordan is a graduate from Boston University School of Theology and is committed to fostering inclusive, action-oriented faith communities. Willie Burnley Jr. is a writer, an Empowerment Self-Defense Instructor at IMPACT Boston, and a former Somerville At-Large City Councilor. As a councilor, Willie championed groundbreaking policies and passed over a dozen laws that expanded tenant protections, lowered costs for small businesses, and created first-in-the-nation protections for polyamorous families. He is also the recipient of the 2026 Community Arts Advocate award.

All She Wrote Books Presents: Romance Author Betty Corrello

Join All She Wrote Books on Wednesday, October 7th at 6:30pm, as we welcome author Betty Corrello to celebrate the release of her newest romance — Back for Seconds! Back for Seconds is a sexy, sensory holiday exploration of how food, sex, connection, and community can make even the darkest days shine bright with hope and love. It’s about letting yourself be seen—mess and all. This book launch event will include a reading and conversation, an audience Q&amp;A, and a signing by Betty! "Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us. We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs accommodations, please email us at <a href="http://mailto:info@allshewrotebooks.com/">info@allshewrotebooks.com</a>. About Back for Seconds Two cups of chaos, a dash of generational trauma, and a pinch of Christmas magic. June Alfiero is just trying to survive her first Christmas post-divorce. If growing up the only daughter of Evergreen’s boardwalk pizza king taught her anything, it’s how to eat or be eaten. She’s done indulging family drama; she refuses to play games with her ex; and she definitely will not be falling for the viral vegan homecook&nbsp;she accidentally dragged on TikTok after one too many margaritas.&nbsp; But when June comes face-to-face with the Adonis himself, Joey Pagano is nothing like his digital footprint. He’s patient. Earnest. Maddeningly kind. And navigating his own heartbreak. The more time they spend together, sharing home-cooked meals and soft confessions,—the more June’s hardened exterior begins to melt.&nbsp; Suddenly, her small Jersey Shore town is serving up more than bittersweet nostalgia: it’s late-night kitchen experiments, flirty bickering, shared secrets, and the kind of steady companionship June had given up on. Joey doesn’t shy away from her mess—he pulls up a chair, pours a glass of wine, and asks for seconds. With every boardwalk stroll and cozy, flour-dusted moment, June feels something inside her unclench. Maybe healing doesn’t have to be quiet. Maybe it can be loud, joyful, and a little chaotic—just like Evergreen at Christmas. But bearing her soul to Joey means risking the kind of heartbreak she’s barely recovered from. Will June take a chance on the delicious magic growing between them—or close the door before Joey can knock again? About the Author Betty Corrello (she/her) is an author of contemporary romances, including Summertime Punchline and 32 Days in May, and a comedian. Despite her hardened exterior, she is biologically 95% marshmallow. Betty blames this on the abundance of water in her astrological chart. Her greatest passion is writing stories where opposites attract, but love is chosen. In addition to many other troubling things, Betty is a proud Philadelphian.

All She Wrote Books Presents: Author Louisa Penfold

Join All She Wrote Books on Tuesday, September 29th at 6:00pm, as we welcome the Chair of Arts and Learning at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and author Louisa Penfold to celebrate the release of her debut book — Every Child Is an Artist! From a leading arts educator comes a book of simple art projects inspired by contemporary art and designed to cultivate children’s creativity. This book launch event will include a talk/presentation by Louisa, an audience Q&amp;A, a collage table for an activity from the book, and a signing by Louisa! "Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us. We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs accommodations, please email us at <a href="http://mailto:info@allshewrotebooks.com/">info@allshewrotebooks.com</a>. About Every Child is An Artist From Dr. Louisa Penfold, a Harvard arts education professor, comes a book of 32 art activities inspired by contemporary art to cultivate children’s creativity. Every Child Is an Artist offers ideas for vibrant yet simple activities that get kids physically moving and using their full sensory systems to play, make, and create. Guaranteed to delight children and adults of all ages, these activities make use of inexpensive everyday recycled and repurposed materials such as cardboard, kitchen utensils, paint, and light. This book also moves beyond Eurocentric male artists such as Picasso, Monet, and Van Gogh, who have previously dominated children’s art education. Instead, it features diverse modern and contemporary artists who are at the cutting edge of creative innovation. Being an artist is a mindset, a way of being in the world, and Every Child Is an Artist shows how every family can make this a reality. About the Author Louisa Penfold, PhD&nbsp;(she/her) is a professor and the Chair of Arts and Learning at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She has worked on the curation of children's play spaces at internationally renowned art museums including Tate Modern, the Serpentine, and MoMA; as well as acting as an arts and culture advisor to the United Nations.&nbsp;Louisa is the Director of Project Zero's Art/Play, a collaborative study looking at the integration of modern and contemporary arts into public school curriculum in the United States. Her work on children's art education has been backed by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Smithsonian, and the Ian Potter Cultural Trust, and featured in publications including MIT's&nbsp;Journal of Design &amp; Science, the&nbsp;Journal of Childhood Studies,&nbsp;The Australian, and&nbsp;Forbes.&nbsp;Louisa is the founder of Art Play Children Learning, a popular blog for parents that features tips, activity ideas, and resources for cultivating children's creativity through modern and contemporary art.&nbsp;Every Child is an Artist&nbsp;is her first book.&nbsp;

Dani's Queer Bar x All She Wrote Books Book Club: PUCK

Join All She Wrote Books on Tuesday, September 22nd at 7:00pm at Dani's Queer Bar for a discussion of Puck by Samantha Allen! In this A Midsummer Night's Dream-inspired romcom, Puck is a reality show producer and agent of chaos with a talent for bringing people together . . . and tearing them apart. Worried about finding the book? We've got you covered! Grab a copy through registration for the event, at <a href="http://bookshop.org/">Bookshop.org</a>, or <a href="http://libro.fm/">Libro.fm</a>. Can't make it? No worries! Let us know ASAP so we can release your spot to someone eagerly waiting on the waitlist. Don't miss out- register now! Remember: This event has limited capacity, so grab your ticket and claim your seat before it's too late! We can't wait to see you there! ✨ About Puck Meet Puck: the nonbinary, thirty-year-old mastermind behind "Homewreckers", a dating show that puts troubled couples through hell—with a little help from their exes. Used to being the one pulling the strings, it shocks Puck when their life undergoes a plot twist of its own and their college roommate Mia announces her engagement to her ex’s best friend, Damon. Having only recently broken up with longtime-boyfriend Zander, and never having had much in common with Damon (who lovesick Lena has always pined after), Mia’s news leaves her friend group reeling—and Puck’s mind whirling.  When they arrive for a week of wedding festivities at an upscale resort in the Appalachian forest, Puck immediately sees that Mia’s marriage will lead to misery, and takes it upon themself to save their friends by rearranging the couples—without anyone finding out. But as Puck comes up against a type-A maid of honor hell-bent on making this wedding happen, it becomes clear that they will have to deliver the greatest stunt of their career. If only they can take their eyes off the bridesmaid. After all, the course of true love never did run smooth…  Written with Samantha Allen’s signature charm, wit, and an irresistible dose of Shakespearian mischief, Puck is the ultimate romcom for our chaotic era, and a celebration of the friendships that carry us through it all. About the Author Samantha Allen is the author of the Lambda Literary Award finalist Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States and a GLAAD Award-winning journalist. Her writing has been published by the New York Times, Rolling Stone, <a href="http://cnn.com/">CNN.com</a>, and more. She lives in Seattle. Our Book Club Guidelines<ul><li>We strive for a thoughtful and respectful discussion of the featured book and its related themes.</li><li>You do not have to have finished the book to participate, but we ask that you contribute to the discussion in whatever way you feel comfortable.</li><li>We do not tolerate demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.</li></ul>

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September All She Wrote Books - Queer Silent Book Club

Join us for our newest book club — All She Wrote Books - Queer SBC! On Sunday, September 20th at 10:30am — come and connect with your queer community — no pressure, just good vibes, great books, and maybe a new friend or two! Bring your favorite book and settle in for a peaceful, inclusive reading experience. Space is limited, so make sure you RSVP!

All She Wrote Books Presents: Author Ashley Woo

Join All She Wrote Books on Saturday, September 19th at 7:00pm, as we welcome author Ashley Woo to celebrate the release of her debut thriller — Wildwood! A chilling debut gothic mystery in the vein of Jason Rekulak and Stacy Willingham about a house with dark secrets beneath its floorboards. This book launch event will include a reading and conversation between Ashley and author of the Sister Holiday Mystery series, Margot Douaihy, an audience Q&amp;A, and a signing by Ashley! "Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us. We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs accommodations, please email us at <a href="http://mailto:info@allshewrotebooks.com/">info@allshewrotebooks.com</a>. About Wildwood It seems like divine intervention when newly pregnant and freshly unemployed Elinor unexpectedly inherits Wildwood, her family’s estate. She convinces her husband to move to the sprawling wilderness of rural Vermont to make a home and raise their baby. Estranged from her extended family since childhood, Wildwood is a mystery to Elinor—she’s an outsider to the townsfolk and to the prominent Brook family who control the town and its history. Knowing little of the house or its past, save for snapshots of childhood memories, she becomes entranced by an eerie nineteenth-century mural in the primary bedroom she calls “the Forest of the Dead.” But instead of growing more settled in her new home, Elinor feels increasingly isolated and uneasy. She begins to have dreams that feel like memories, phantasmagorical visions of something terrible that happened long ago. Haunted by the mystery of why her family fell apart, she’s determined to uncover the secrets of her ancestry buried deep in the past and even deeper in the woods . . . secrets kept by powerful forces within the house and within the town. Obsessed with finding the truth, Elinor knows she must answer when “the Forest of the Dead” calls her. Someone wants her to know they were there first, and someone else is trying to get in. As the nightmares creep into her waking hours, Elinor embarks on a journey that takes her back and forth in time, to the dark recesses of memories, to the streets of modern Salem, and to the haunted corners of this otherworldy house. The Forest of the Dead is calling. Can you hear the whispers? About the Authors Ashley Woo&nbsp;studied English Literature at Emory University and has masters degrees from Harvard University and Babson College. Born and raised in Massachusetts, she currently lives in Vermont with her husband and two young children. She writes gothic thrillers and her current work in progress is a murder mystery. Margot Douaihy&nbsp;lives in Northampton, MA, and is a professor of creative writing at Emerson College. She is the author of the award-winning, nationally bestselling Sister Holiday series, in addition to the poetry collections Bandit/Queen: The Runaway Story of Belle Starr, Scranton Lace, and Girls Like You. Her debut mystery, Scorched Grace, won The Pinckley Prize in Crime Fiction and was named a Best Crime Novel of the Year by the&nbsp;New York Times, Guardian, and others.

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