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1st Annual Book Festival Schedule of
Events
Children’s Authors, Library 2nd Floor,
Children’s Section
10:00-Noon (Signing at Library Entrance)
Dan Gutman, Race for the Sky; Mickey
& Me; many other titles (All ages)
11:00-Noon Kathleen D. Lindsey, Sweet Potato Pie
(Interactive Presentation, ages 4-8)
1:00-2:00 DyAnne DiSalvo, Grandpa’s Corner Store;
A Castle on Viola Street; Spaghetti
Park (Ages 4-8)
1:00-4:00 Robert Byrd, Leonardo, Beautiful
Dreamer (Ages 8-12) Kids’ Zone
2:00-3:00 Ferida Wolff, A Year for Kiko; On
Halloween Night (Ages 4-8)
Adult
Authors, Library Community Room or the Cloud Auditorium directly
across the street from the Library
10:00-11:00 Solomon Jones (Library), The Bridge;
Pipe Dream
10:00-11:00 S.A. Paolantonio, (Cloud Aud.), Frank Rizzo, The
Last Big Man in Big City America
11:00-Noon Dr. Dan Gottlieb (Library), Voices of Conflict;
Voices of Healing
11:00-Noon Dennis Raible (Cloud Aud.) Haddon Township’s
Hopkins Plantation: The First Three Hundred Years
Noon-1:00 Dr. James Garnett (Cloud Aud.), Internships
for Dummies
1:00-2:00 Eric Dezenhall (Library), Money Wanders;
Jackie Disaster
1:00-2:00 Msgr. Michael Doyle (Cloud Aud.), It’s
a Terrible Day, Thanks Be to God
2:00-3:00 Mary Lechleidner/Delia Parr (Cloud Aud.), A
Place Called Trinity
2:15-3:15 Stephen Fried (Library), The New Rabbi: A
Congregation Searches for Its Leader; Thing
of Beauty: Tragedy of Supermodel Gia. Also appearing,
Diane Ayers, Other Girls
3:00-4:00 Howard Milsted, Jr. (Cloud Aud.), Real Love
Story
Appearing at the Tree House Coffee House (Corner of
Haddon and Collings)
10:30 & Noon Adrianne Kalfopoulou (Poetry), Wild
Greens
11:00 & 1:00 Fred Pollack, The College Senior’s
Survival Guide to Corporate America
11:30 & 2:00 Poetry Reading sponsored by the Painted
Bride Quarterly and Rutgers University
Workshops,
Library 2nd Floor, Reference Area
10:00-Noon Dr. James Garnett, “So You Think You
Want to Write a (Non-Fiction) Book?”
1:00-2:15 Scrapbooking
2:30-3:45 Scrapbooking
Rare Book Appraisal
11:00-1:00 Tom Congalton, Past President, A.B.A.A. (Library
Entrance)
Kids’ Zone
Day-long Activities: Storytelling, puppet shows, character appearances,
theatrical performances, mini workshops—make your own
bookmark and stick puppets, face painting, and more.
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2nd Annual Collingswood Book Festival
October 4-9
Monday, October 4, 7:30 PM,
Library
James Chan—Spare Room Tycoon. (Workshop/Book Signing)
Tired of working for someone else? Retired with too much time
on your hands? James Chan is the author of Spare Room
Tycoon, a book on the key lessons of successful self
employment told in engaging biographical stories of 40 men and
women who succeeded in starting and running their own businesses
from home. If you’ve ever wanted to “go it alone,”
this workshop will renew your enthusiasm and show you how to
develop the skills to really make it work. Dr. Chan is Founder
and President of Asia Marketing and Management. He has written
extensively on international trade, Asia and entrepreneurship
for many publications including The New York Times,
Publishers Weekly, LOGOS, and The Philadelphia
Inquirer.
Tuesday, October 5, 7:30 PM, Library
Melody Armstrong-Haney (Workshop) Local bookseller,
Melody Armstrong-Haney presents an informative and entertaining
workshop: “Bibliomania: A Primer in Book Collecting”—a
comprehensive look at the nature of rare and antiquarian book
collecting for both pleasure and investment. Topics will include
collectible authors, first-edition identification and value,
resources for book collectors, humorous publishing stories and
more. The workshop will be followed by a question and answer
period, and all material needed will be provided. Melody is
the proprietor of Frog Hollow Books in Haddon heights, NJ.
Tuesday, October 5, 7:30 PM, Community Center
Connie Correia Fisher and Mark Smith (Cooking Presentation/Book
Signing) Connie Correia Fisher, author of Philadelphia
Flavor 2—A Second Helping of All New Recipes from the
City and the Suburbs, hosts a free cooking class and
demonstration. Mark Smith, Chef-Owner of Tortilla Press in Collingswood
has three recipes in the book and will prepare his signature
Mexican inspired cuisine. Samples for all attendees! Book signing
by both author and chef.
Wednesday, October 6, 7:30 PM, Library
Boro Book Club The Collingswood Library Staff
leads a book discussion of Shutter Island,
the Boro summer reading selection. The novel written by Dennis
Lehane is sure to spark a lively debate.
Thursday, October 7, 7:00 PM, Library
The Magic of Reading (Presentation). This interactive
children’s presentation is an educational magic show,
designed to promote the fun of reading and encourage young readers
to explore the library. The 45 minute show features tricks,
comedy, and books and is suitable for ages 3 and up.
Saturday, October 9, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, Library
Book Appraisals David J. Holmes, member of
the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America, former
Collingswood resident, and dealer in rare books for 32 years,
will appraise books and manuscripts. Find out if that “old”
book you have is trash or treasure!
Saturday, October 9, 10:00am—Noon, The Retrospect Newspaper
Offices, 732 Haddon Avenue
The Retrospect (Tour/Exhibit)
Founded more than a century ago, The Retrospect has
been continually published from the same location since at least
1914. Stop by to see some of the old printing plates, woodcut
letters and memorabilia of the local paper’s early days.
Though no longer printed on site, The Retrospect staff
will be available to explain how the paper is published using
the most advanced digital technology.
Authors
Speaking/Signing Saturday, October 9
Scheduled Authors
George Anastasia: The Last Gangster
Anastasia is a Philadelphia Inquirer reporter and has written
numerous books and articles about organized crime and the Philadelphia
Mob. He has been featured on several network television news
magazine reports about organized crime including 60 Minutes.
Tom Burgoyne (Phillie Phanatic) & Bob Gordon: More
Than Beards, Bellies and Biceps; Movin on Up (If there
is a conflict with the Phillies’ playoff schedule, Tom
will be unable to appear at the Festival.)
Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz: The Philadelphia
Area Weather Book.
Schwartz is the chief meteorologist at NBC 10. He is the recipient
of numerous awards including an Emmy.
Steven Keslowitz: The Simpsons and Society
Steven explores the world of The Simpsons as it relates
to contemporary society. As Homer would say, “Mmm…bookalicious.”
Solomon Jones: Ride or Die; Pipe Dream; The Bridge;
Keeping up with the Jones
Jones is a bestselling author of urban mysteries that include
a look at the oppressive, crack addicted world of Philadelphia.
Taking a different path, his newest book is a compilation of
humorous family stories from his award-winning column at the
Philadelphia Weekly.
Big Daddy Graham: Last Call… Remembering My Dad
Big Daddy Graham is a comic, actor, and local radio personality.
Lari Robling: Endangered Recipes: Too Good To Be Forgotten
Robling is a food writer and regular contributor to the nationally
syndicated public radio show “A Chef’s Table.”
Diane McKinney-Whetstone: Leaving Cecil Street
Whetstone’s fourth novel is a gritty story about a closely
knit West Philadelphia neighborhood in 1969. The author teaches
fiction writing at the University of Pennsylvania.
Jane Rubino: Plot Twist; Raise the Dead
Rubino is the author of “ Cat Austen” mysteries
set at the Jersey Shore. Her latest book includes her signature
poignancy, plot twists and offbeat humor.
Jane Kelly: Cape Mayhem; Wrong Beach Island
Kelly’s books feature amateur sleuth “Meg Daniels”
and are set in New Jersey beach resorts. Her mystery novels
are written with a humorous twist.
Therese Halscheid: Powertalk and Without Home
Ms. Halscheid has written two poetry collections and is the
Poet-in-Residence for the Camden County Cultural & Heritage
Commission.
Suzanne Cloud Tapper: Voices of Slavery: Yearning to
be Heard
Dr. Cloud has recently published her first young adult book.
Along with writing non-fiction and political commentary, she
has been a long time jazz musician, singer/songwriter and has
released three CD’s on the Dreambox label. She is an adjunct
history professor at Temple University.
James Toogood: Incredible Light and Texture in Watercolor
The award winning artist gives a step by step demonstration
that shows how a whole painting comes together.
Authors Signing
Msgr. Michael Doyle: It’s a Terrible Day, Thanks
Be to God
A collection of inspirational and humorous letters and stories
Fr. Doyle has shared with his parishioners over the past eighteen
years.
Dennis Raible: Down A Country Lane
Raible details the history of Haddon Township, NJ.
Mary Lechleidner: Home To Trinity
Lechleidner writes romance novels under the name of Delia Parr.
Fred Pollack: The College Senior’s Survival Guide
To Corporate America
Pollack is a stand-up comic who is about to publish his next
laugh-out-loud book The First-Time
Father’s Survival Guide to Fatherhood.
Children’s Authors:
The Phillie Phanatic (Tom Burgoyne): The Phillie Phanatic’s
Moving Day; The Phillie Phanatic’s Happiest Memories
(All ages)
Baseball’s zaniest mascot tells about moving to a new
home and relives his great moments.
(If there is a conflict with the Phillies playoff schedule,
the Phanatic will be unable to appear at the Festival.)
Kathleen Lindsey: Sweet Potato Pie (Ages 4-8)
Lindsay is a storyteller as well as an author.
Robert Byrd: Leonardo: Beautiful Dreamer (Ages 9-12)
A New York Times Notable Book and winner of the Golden Kite
Award—the only award presented to children’s book
authors and artists by their fellow authors and artists. Mr.
Byrd celebrates this passionate, playful genius in a glowing
picture book.
Barbara Ware Holmes: (Ages 9-12) My
Sister The Sausage Roll, Letters To Julia, Charlotte the Starlet,
Following Fake Man.
This former Collingswood author has written several books for
children and now resides in Maine. Letters to Julia (1997) won
the ALA Best Young Adult Novel award.
Lisa Funari-Willever: Everybody Moos At Cows; Miracle
On Theodore’s Street; Chumpkin (Ages 4-8)
Funari-Willever is teacher, author, editor and publisher. She
is a lifelong resident of Trenton, NJ. Chumpkin was previously
selected for the White House Holiday display.
DyAnne DiSalvo: Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen
(A Reading Rainbow Book); A Castle on Viola Street;
Spaghetti Park (Ages 4-8)
DyAnne is a popular and award-winning author/illustrator of
more than forty picture books for children. She is the gold
medal recipient of the Irma S. & James H. Black Award for
"A Dog Like Jack.” Several of her books were Reading
Rainbow selections as well as Notable Children’s Trade
Books in the Field of Social Studies.
Gwyn English Nielsen: Torey the Turkey Goes Skiing,
Serendipity; The Dream Catcher
With a background in theatre arts, Gwyn has been bringing her
creative literary assemblies to schools and libraries since
1999. She will be included in the 2004 edition of Who’s
Who in America.
Authors Signing
Dan Gutman: The Kid Who Ran For President; Jackie &
Me
This is the popular and prolific author’s second year
as a star attraction at the Book Festival. He will be signing
throughout the day.
Dar Hosta: I Love the Night and I Love the Alphabet
Children’s author and illustrator, Dar’s I Love
the Night won a Teachers’ Choice Award in 2004.
2004 Exhibitors
Courier Post—Newspapers in Education
Information
Camden County Cultural and Heritage Commission—Book
Sales, Information
NJN Public Television—Information
American Express Financial Advisors—Financial
Planning Literature
Delaware River Port Authority—Information
The Retrospect—Information, Newspaper
Subscriptions
Amazing Creations—Personalized on Site
Children’s Books, Clocks and Trains
Abby’s Book Beads—Artistic Jeweled
Bookmarks
Bayberry’s of Merchantville—Books
and Accessories by Mary Engelbreit
Bob Sheairs—Zines and Underground Pubs
Camden County Historical Society—Book
Sales/Display
Camden County Library System
Carol Waties--Author
Carole Waterhouse—Author, Without
Wings; The Paradise Ranch
Children’s Healthcare Foundation of South Jersey—Make
Your Own Reading Button, Information
Church of Scientology of Philadelphia—New
Books
Collingswood Community Theater
Collingswood Education Association—Student
Literary Works
Collingswood Middle School—Student Display
Collingswood Police Auxiliary—New Jersey
County Map Quest, Information
Creative Voice Foundation—Information
Curves of Collingswood—Exercise and Weight
Management Books, Membership Incentives
Cynthia M. Rizzo—Children’s Author,
Julie and the Unicorn
Daisy Patchworks—Cloth Books, Book &
Crayon Totes, Pocket Pillows
Dar Hosta—Author, Artist, I Love
the Night; I love the Alphabet
Dennis G. Raible—Author, Down a Country
Lane
Elderhostel—Information, Catalogs
Eleventh Step Books—Self-Help Books
Elizabeth Rollins—Book Sales, Word Games
Francine Grabowski—New Book Sales
Frog Hollow Books—Rare and Antiquarian
Books
Glenda Freeman/New Life Ministries—New
Book Sales
Green Heart—Books, Calendars, Datebooks,
Paperweights
Harry W. Kendall—Author, Truth Crushed
to Earth
House of Clay—Interactive Literary Clay
Sculpting
Howard R. Milsted, Jr.—Author, Just
Another Collie; A Real Love Story
Janet Kennedy—Science & Health
with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy
Jill Maser—Author, Romantic Women’s
Fiction, Short Stories
Joe Colanero—Cookbooks
Judith Kristen—Author, The Purple
Hat Gang; Another Day in Paradox…a very unconventional
love story
Larry Glanz—Author, Ultimate Book
of Bathroom Etiquette & Humor; Guy Gets Girl, Girl
Gets Guy
Matthew J. Goldberg—Author, So So
Wisdom
Mahogany Pages—New Book Sales/Authors
Myra Cutler—Fabric Bookmarks
M. Anne Knoll—Author, The Monk and
the Goddess
New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired—Information
New Jersey Library for the Blind and Handicapped--Information
Patricia Wylupek & Mary Beth Temple—Authors,
Touring New Jersey’s Lighthouses
Peg Everett—Quilts
Raskin’s Art Rack—Fabric Covered
Photo Albums
Regional Enrichment & Learning Center—Educational
Exhibit
Robert Amoroso—Author, Journey
Rudy Girandola—Author, The Jade Chalice;
The Last Out
Rutgers University/Painted Bride Quarterly—New
Book Sales, Poetry Reading
Ruth Rouff—Author, The Brat
Sage Writers—Books by and about Prisons
Sawtelle Learning Center/South—School
Cookbook, Crafts
Small Potatoes Press— Connie Correia
Fisher, Author, Philadelphia Flavor 2 and Cape May Cooks
Temple University Press—Book Publisher’s
Display
Usborne Books—New Book Sales
Virginia Mahon—Pens, Tablets, Bookmarks
Winnie Radolan—Interactive Paper Making
Demonstration, 11:00am-2:00pm
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3rd Annual Collingswood
Book Festival
September 26-October 1
Schedule
of Events
Workshops/Lectures/Book Appraisals
Mon., Sept. 26 Borough Book Club Discussion
of The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini. 7:30pm Library
Tues. Sept. 27 Lari Robling, Endangered
Recipes—Too Good to Be Forgotten. Evening of family
fun, ice cream making demo, hints on how to become a good “recipe
rescuer.” 5:00-7:00pm FREE, The Pop Shop Cafe 729 Haddon
Ave.
Wed., Sept. 28 Art Wolk, Garden Lunacy:
A growing Concern. Riotous, irreverent romp through the
world of horticulture. 7:30pm Library FREE, Reservations Suggested
856-858-0649
Thurs., Sept. 29 Megan Smolenyak, In Search of Our Ancestors;
Trace Your Roots With DNA: Using Genetic Tests to Explore Your
Family Tree. 7:30pm Library FREE, Reservations Suggested
856-858-0649
Sat., Oct. 1 Christopher Klim, Write to Publish Workshop.
Bring your writing/publishing questions. 10:00am Library FREE,
Reservations Suggested 856-858-0649
Sat., Oct 1 Noon-2:00pm Book Appraisals by Tom Congalton,
Member and Past President of ABAA. $5.00 donation, 5 book limit.
All proceeds benefit the Collingswood Library. Library Entrance
Authors Speaking and Signing
October
1
Tent 1—Adult Authors
10:00 Jack Carty, Flame Dragons of the Korean War
Melissa Jarvis, Welcome to the Motherhood
Judith Kristen, The Purple Hat Gang
11:00 Larry Kane, Lennon Revealed
Noon Mary Jane Clark, Dancing in the Dark; Hide Yourself
Away
1:00 Duane Swierczynski, The Wheelman; This Here’s
a Stick-Up
2:00 Jill Herbers, Great Adaptations: Making Older Buildings
into
Dynamic Homes for Today
3:00 Karen E. Quinones Miller, Ida B
Tent 2—Adult Authors
10:15 Melissa Jacobs, Lexi James and the Council of Girlfriends
Noon Sam Carchidi, Miracle in the Making: The Adam Taliaferro
Story
1:00 Tanya Barrientos, Family Resemblance; Frontera Street
2:00 David Hiltbrand, DeaderThan Disco; Killer Solo
3:00 Aliza Green, Beans: More than 200 Delicious Wholesome
Recipes
from Around the World
Tent 3—Children’s Authors
10:00 Linda S. Day, Grandma’s Magic Scissors
10:30 Donna Jo Napoli, Pink Magic
11:15 Christine Reilly Carter, The Collie of Castle Hill
11:45 Donna Jo Napoli, Stones in Water
12:15 Robin Friedman, The Silent Witness
12:45 Marcie Aboff, The Giant Jelly Bean Jar, Clifford Activity
Books
1:30 Denise Dowling Mortensen, Good Night Engines
2:15 Kathy Rembisz, Hair, Hair Everywhere!
3:00 Edwin Fontanez. On This Beautiful Island
- Donna Joe Napoli will host a book club discussion of her book,
Bound, with middle to high school aged students.
1:30 Library, Second Floor
Poetry Events
October 1
Office of Joan Leonard, OTR 759 Haddon Avenue (near Collingswood
Library, next to Hudson Bank)
11:00am – NOON Poetry reading by Therése
Halscheid, Poet-in-Residence for the Camden County
Cultural & Heritage Commission. Therése will read
selections from her book, Without Home, and
will be available to sign copies.
1:00pm – 3:00pm Poetry workshop, In Appreciation
of Autumn, by Betty Warner, facilitator
of the Lourdes Poetry Circle. Participants will read, recite,
listen, write, converse, and appreciate the work of poets and
ourselves regarding the special months of September, October,
and November.
3:00pm – 4:00pm Open mic poetry reading hosted by Creative
Voice Foundation (www.creativevoice.org),
publishers of the local literary journal, The Writer’s
Block. Poets of all ages and experience are invited
to share their work and/or favorite poem.
2005
Exhibitors
Alex’s Lemonade Stand—Lemonade
Sale, Children’s Book, Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Amazing Creations-Personalized Children’s
Books
Annmarie T. Cammarotta, Ph.D.-Local History
Book
B101.1FM
Bishop David Evans-Author, Healed Without
Scar
Bob Holt-Author, Views From the Cheap Seats
Camino Books-Publisher Regional Books
Carl Veno-Author, Invisible Ink
Carol Beitchman-Author, Children’s Book
The Star Pupil
Carole Waterhouse-Author
Children’s Healthcare Foundation of South Jersey-Make
Your Own Reading Button, Bookmark, etc.
Christine Norris-Author, The Talisman of
Zundria
Christopher Klim-Author, The Winners Circle;
Firecracker Jones Series
The Clay Place-Critters to Cuddle-Reading Program
and “Stuff a Critter”
Collingswood Education Association-Student
Spotlight
Collingswood Stray Animal Fund-Humane Education
Books, Posters
Courier Post—Spot News; Information
Creative Voice Foundation-Information and Literary
Magazine
Curves-Weight Management Books and Free Magazines
Cynthia Rizzo-Author, Children’s Book,
Julie and the Unicorn
Daisy Patch Works-Hand Made Reading Items
Diana Hignutt-Author, Empress of Clouds
Dr. D.A. Waite-Author
Eleventh Step Books-Self Help/Inspirational
Titles
Fancy Faces-Face Painting
Francine Grabowski- Author
Green Heart-New Books, Bookmarks, Bookends,
etc.
Greyhound Angels Adoption-Kids Read to Retired
Greyhounds
Haddonfield Plays and Players-2006 Season Brochure
Harry W. Kendall-Author
Howard Milsted, Jr.-Author
Image Press-Vicious Karma
Inglis House Poetry Workshop-Poetry Publications
Jason Sherman-Book Promotion and Sales
Joe Colanero-Author, Down Jersey Cooking
John Hodson-Author, Goals in Sight
John Maxymuk-Author, Eagles by The Number,
Uniform Numbers of the NFL
Judith Kristen-West-Author, The Purple
Hat Gang; Another Day in Paradox
Karen Eleuteri-Author
Karen Kiick-Haddon Township High School Student
Book Display
Kathye Fetsko Petrie-Author, Children’s
Book, Flying Jack
Kevin Finn-Author, Forward To Camelot
Larry and Kim Glanz-Author, The Ultimate
Book of Bathroom Etiquette
Lessard Public Relations-Publisher LBF Books
Lisa Giglio-Author
Lisa Leleu Studios, Inc.-Puppet Show Books
Lisa Rysinger-Author, Exploring Digital Video
Lourdes Wellness Center-Sr. Marianne Hieb Books
M. Anne Knoll-Author, The Monk and the
Goddess, Photography/Art Book
Mark Newbie School-Scholastic Book Fair
Mary Note Law-Meditation Related Items
Matt Goldberg-Author, So So Wisdom,Mixed Emotions
Matthew Green-Artist/Designer
Megan Smolenyak-Author, In Search of Our
Ancestors
Michael and Bobbi Michalek-Crafts, Hand Painted
China, Crochet Items
Morton Sosland-Author
Nothing But Fiction-Used Books, First Editions,
and Suspense Genre
Painted Bride Quaterly-Book Sales
PATCO-Schedules and Information
Practical Magic-Reading Wraps, Bookmarks
Raskins Art Rack-Fabric Covered Photo Albums
Riverwinds Publishing-You Can Write and Publish
a Book
Robert Amoroso-Author, Journey
Robin’s Book Store-Used, Medium Rare,
and Remaindered Books
Rona Rose-Poet
Sawtelle Learning Center-Cookbooks, Kids’
Erasers, Activity Books, Bookmarks
Scott Christensen-Author, SWM
Solutions Through Prayer-New Books, Science
and Health With Key to the Scriptures
Steve Randisi-Author, Behind the Crimson
Cape; the Cinema of George Reeves
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4th Annual Collingswood Book Festival
October 1 - October 7
Schedule
of Events
Workshops/Lectures/Book Appraisals
Monday, October 2, 7:30pm, Peter P. Childs Room, Library
: Old School, by Tobias Wolff. This 2003 novel concerns
the ambition, snobbery, prejudice, loneliness and competitiveness
in a New England boy’s prep school in the early 1960’s.
Kick off the 4th annual Collingswood Book Festival with a discussion
of Old School.
Tuesday, October 3, 7:30pm, Peter P. Childs
Room, Library: Gordon T. Ward: Rediscovery and Inspiration
Along the Lewis and Clark Trail. This engaging lecture
and discussion by the author of Life on the Shoulder details
his entire 1,800 mile journey by canoe and bicycle to the places
explored by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as they searched
for the Northwest Passage.
Thursday, October 5, 7:30 pm, Peter P. Childs
Room, Library: Lisa Long Martelli: Penning Fiction for Personal
Growth plus An Insider's Guide to Getting Published and Promoting
Your Work. Drawing from her background in psychology, local
mystery author Lisa Long Martelli will discuss the therapeutic
and personal growth benefits of writing fiction. Lisa will also
share practical tips for getting published and successfully
marketing your book.
Saturday, October 7, 9:00 am, Peter P. Childs
Room, Library: Robert Amoroso: How to Maximize Your Book
Signing Event. Designed for first-time published authors,
this invaluable workshop covers everything from the moment the
author signs that contract to the moment of that first book
signing. It includes the total methodology and "life cycle"
of one of the most important elements in an author's career.
Start time is early so that exhibiting authors at the Book Festival
have an opportunity to attend
Saturday, October 7, 12 pm, Collingswood Library
Entrance: Tom Congalton: Book Appraisals by Tom Congalton, Past
President of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association
of America.
Saturday, October 7, 1:00 pm, Peter P. Childs
Room, Library: Jordan Sonnenblick, Book Discussion. Young adult
author Jordan Sonnenblick will host a discussion about his book
Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie. He will be joined by
Collingswood Middle School students, who will be studying the
book.
Saturday, October 7, 2006 - Authors
Speaking and Signing
Adult Authors
Tent 1
10:00am - Dr. Vanita Braver, MD, How to Raise Children with
Strong Character and Self Worth.
11:00am - Michael Smerconish, Muzzled
Noon - Sam Carchidi and Bill Campbell, Bill Campbell: The
Voice of Philadelphia
Sports
1:00pm - Prof. Camille Paglia, Break, Blow, Burn
2:00pm - Lloyd Allen, Being Martha
3:00pm - Mary Lechleidner writing as Delia Parr, A Hearth
in Candlewood; Abide With Me
Tent 2
10:30am - Liz and Jay Scott, Alex and the Amazing Lemonade
Stand
11:30am - Ellen Meister, Secret Confessions of the Applewood
PTA
Noon - Melissa Jacobs, Love, Life and Linguine
12:30pm - Jennifer Rubell, Real Life Entertaining: Easy
Recipes and Unconventional Wisdom
1:30pm - Lorraine Ranalli, The Adventures of Dayne Traveler
2:30pm - Leslie Esdaile Banks (LA Banks), Minion, The Forsaken;
Betrayal of Trust; Take Me There; Scarface
Signing only
11:00am-1:00pm - Josh Piven, Worst Case Scenario Survival
Handbooks
12:00pm-2:00pm - Lisa Martelli, An Unlikely SuspectChildren’s
Authors
Tent 3
10:30am - Dar Hosta, I Love the Night, I Love the Alphabet
11:00am - Sandra Warren, Arlie the Alligator, The Great
Bridge Lowering
11:30am - Grandma Linda S. Day, Grandma’s Magic Scissors,
Frogazoom
Mylinda Butterworth--Storyteller
12:15pm - Danny and Kim Adlerman, Africa Calling; Songs
of American Children; CD: Listen Up!
1:00pm - Marcie Aboff, The Giant Jelly Bean Jar
1:30pm - Annette Sheldon, Big Sister Now
2:00pm - Dr. Vanita Braver, MD, Party Princess
2:30pm - Ann Abernathy Roth, No More Peas Please; Michael’s
Magic Wand
3:00pm - Vince Marcucci, Tutti Frutti
NOTE: Jordan Sonnenblick will host a book club discussion for
middle school age students of his book Drums, Girls and Dangerous
Pie.
1:00 Library, Second Floor
Signing only
11:00am-1:00pm - Jordan Sonnenblick, Girls. Drums and Dangerous
Pie; Notes From the Midnight Driver.
12:00pm - 2:00pm - Mark Rogalski, Tickets to Ride: An Alphabetic
Amusement
2006 Exhibitors
Active Bladder-Ian Hahn:The Olfactory
Empath; Noir Reunion by Johnny Ostentatious; EK Chuah by
J.R. Cain
Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Alison Morris-Through Rose Colored Glasses: Poetry
in Motion; Imani’s Song: A Collection of Poetry
for the Mind, Body and Spirit
Aponi Gallery-Illustrator Carol Cuyjet’s children’s
book; gallery items
B101 FM
Barnes and Noble
Bible for Today-Pastor Waite, Books on the Bible and
Its Text
Bill Booz-Photography
Burlington County Library Bookmobile-Tours will be
offered
Camden County
Camden County Historical Society-Books, Maps, Postcards,
Genealogical Info.
Camino Books-Publisher Regional Books
Carl Veno-Invisible Ink
Carole Beitchman-The Star Pupil
Cheryl Baisden-Images of Camden; Images of South
Jersey Farming
Church of Scientology-Books, Stress Management
Christian Klemish, How to Succeed in the Game of
Life
Christine Norris, Talisman of Zandria
Cindy Williams Newsome-Hobbstown: The Forgotten
Legacy of a Unique African-American Community
Cloonfad Press-Publishers-War Comes Home; Shepherd’s
Bane; Signs of Life; Starting School With An Enemy
Collingswood #150 Order of the Eastern Star of N.J.-Used
Books
Collingswood Education Association—Student Work
Courier Post--Information
CVS Pharmacy
Cynthia Rizzo-Julie and the Unicorn
Daisy Patch Works-Hand Made Book Related Items
David Addley-Sword of Blackfire
Diana Hignutt-Empress of Clouds
Don Paul Hicks-Non-Fiction Christian What
Will you Choose: God’s Blessing or Satan’s Temptations;
The Truth Will Set You Free
Donald W. Albertson-Catch A Rising Star: The Adult
Game of Youth Sports
Don Ron Books-Philly Fiction
Dr. Eric M. Stofman- You Are Not Your Diagnosis
Eleventh Step Books-Self Help-Inspirational Titles
Faith Speaks Ministries/Living Faith Christian Ctr.-Pastor
Lamont McLean, Missing Links to Victorious Living-Find
Faith to Be God’s Best
Fancy Faces-Face Painting
First Baptist Church-Church Cookbook
Frog Hollow Books-Rare and Out of Date Books-Literature,
Essays, Photo, Art
Full Quiver Publishing-Emily’s Hope
Gerri Willever-Safe From Strangers, LLC
Glenn Potts-Handmade Pens, Pencils, Desk Accessories
Gordon T. Ward-Life on the Shoulder: Rediscovery
and Inspiration along the Lewis and Clark Trail
Greyhound Angels Adoption-Kids Reading to the Greyhounds
Haddon Township Historical Society-Dennis Raible, Down
A Country Lane
Henry Moore-Memoir, The Little Boy and His Stars
House of Clay-Hands on Clay Time
Howard R. Milsted, Jr.- A Real Love Story; Just
Another Collie
Imagine Factory-Book Promotion
Inglis House Poetry Workshop-Books and Poetry Written
by Writers with Disabilities
Jamey Heit-The Island of Marna
Jason Sherman-The Box; Sir Duke
Jeanne R. Smith-Seasons of Forgetting; Jared’s
Promise
Jennifer Lin and Susan Warner-Sole Sisters, Stories
of Women and Running
Jennifer Martin-Jennifer’s Sign Art-Wood
Signs with Phrases
Jill Maser-The White Horse Pike; Red Passion; Adumbra
Judy A. Johnson-A Week to Pray About It
Joyce C. Payne-Children’s Picture Book
Karen Kelly Boyce-According to Thy Word; Into The
Way of Peace
Kathy Carr-Two’s Company, Three’s An
Affair
Kiddwood Media-J.Ashanti Gilliams, The Adventures
of E Brilliant; The Legend of Little Guy
Laura Kiniry-Moon Over New Jersey
Lee Ann Lesard, LBF Publishing
Lisa Giglio-My Starless Night; Obsidian Hearts:
Secrets and Shadows; Wishes and Willows, A Book of Mixed Thoughts
Marianne Hieb, RSM—Inner Journeying through
Art
Morton Sosland-The Can Do Duck; Can Do and Friends
to the Rescue
Mark Newbie-Scholastic Book Fair
Matthew Goldberg, So-So Wisdom; Mixed Emotions
Melissa Perry, Who’s Not Asleep; One Big
Hug
Middle Atlantic Press, Blake Koen-New Books
Nestle-Very Best in Youth-Educational Program Information
New Jersey Writers’ Society
Organic Home LLC-Hassen, It’s Easy Being
Green; Healthy Home Workbook; Pure Skin; Homegrown Pure and
Simple
Painted Bride Quarterly
Paul Lagasse-Seeing Through Clouds -The Story of
an Airship Apprentice
Paul McVeigh-Books, Classical CD’s
Philadelphia Stories-Literary Magazine
Practickle Magic-Reading Wraps and Book Bags
P.J. Cable, Rise: Rejoicing in Spiritual Evidence
Richard Hay-Out of my Mind and Back to my Senses;
An Unsung Hero
Roadhog Publishing, Teenage Roadhogs
Robert Amoroso- Journey
Robert Filocco- Keiko and The Treewoman; The Crooked
Woman
Robin Hathaway-The Doctor Rocks the Boat; Satan’s
Pony
Sawtelle Learning Center-Book Supplies, Cookbook
Shakespeare Company--information
Still Family Society, Inc.-The Underground Railroad;
The Early Recollection and Life of Dr. James Still;The Kidnapped
and The Ransomed by Kate ER Pickard
Susan Myrtetus Lorentzen-Down Over Normandy
The Christian Reading Room-Science and Health with
Key to The Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy
Terry Black, The Cabana Stories
Usborne Books- Educational Children’s Books
Vicky Rubin-Ralphie and the Swamp Baby
Victoria Matishen- The Book of Ruth
Wild Birds Unlimited-Nature and Bird Books for Children
and Adults
2006
Photo Gallery
2007
Archives
5th Annual Collingswood
Book Festival
September 30 - October 6
Schedule
of Events
Tent 1
11:00am - Pat Croce, Pirate Soul: A Swashbuckling Journey
through the Golden Age of Pirates and My Pop-Pop Is
a Pirate
Noon - Sal Paolantonio, The Paolantonio Report: The Most
Overrated and Underrated Teams, Players, Coaches and Moments
in NFL History
1:00pm - Katharine Weber, Triangle: A Novel
2:00pm - Susan O’Doherty, Getting Unstuck Without
Coming Unglued
3:00pm - Catherine Lloyd Burns, It Hit Me Like a Ton of
Bricks
Tent 2
10:00am - “Retrospect Best of the Fest” Writing
Contest Winners Announced
11:30am - Elizabeth Joy Arnold, Pieces of My Sister’s
Life
1:30pm - Jeff Sypeck, Becoming Charlemagne
3:00pm - Phil Martelli, Don’t Call Me Coach
Tent 3
10:30am - Two of a Kind, So Many Ways to Be Smart; Patchwork
Planet
11:15am = Sandra Warren, Arlie the Alligator, The Great
Bridge Lowering; Dar Hosta, If I Were a Tree; I Love
the Night; I Love the Alphabet; Bobbie Hinman, The
Knot Fairy
Noon - “Get a Clue” Mystery Reader/Summer Reading
Drawings; Bookmark Contest Grand Prize Winners Announced
12:30pm - Danny and Kim Adlerman, Africa Calling; Songs
For America’s Children; CD: Listen Up!
1:00pm - Ferida Wolff, It Is the Wind; Is a Worry Worrying
You? Sandy Asher, Too Many Frogs!; What a Party!
Robert Filocco, Keiko & The Tree Woman
2:00pm - Elizabeth Sills and Elena Patrice, Nana Star
2:30pm - Carol Hamburger Beitchman, The Star Pupil
3:00pm - Big Splash Productions, Blue Lou and the Bully
Fish
Tent 4
10am - Marcie Aboff, The Giant Jelly Bean Jar; Raising Pilot
11am - Javaka Steptoe, Illustrator, Hot Day on Abbot Avenue;
In Daddy’s Arms I Am Tall
Noon-2:00pm - Dan Gutman, Getting Air; Casey Back at Bat
Noon-2:00pm - Bill Campbell and Sam Carchidi, Bill Campbell:
The Voice of Philadelphia Sports
12:30-2:00pm - Robert Lyons, The Eagles Encyclopedia; Palestra
Pandemonium: A History of the Big 5
1pm - Lauren Grodstein, Flaw of Love; The Best of Animals:
Stories
1:30pm - Gary Earle Ross, The Wheel of Desire; Simmerville;
Picture Perfect: Catherine Gilbert Murdock, Dairy Queen;
The Off Season
Workshops/Lectures/Book Appraisals
Tuesday, October 2, 7:30pm, Collingswood Library
Borough Book Discussion: Triangle: A Novel by Katharine
Weber. A lively discussion of this multi-layered novel will
be facilitated by Library Director Bradley Green in preparation
for Katharine Weber’s appearance at the Book Festival
on October 6.
Wednesday, October 3, 11:30am-closing, The Pop Shop.
“Dining with Dr. Seuss.” Inspired by the Green
Eggs and Ham Cookbook, The Pop Shop has created a menu
of wild and wacky fare including Daisy-Head Mayzie Burgers,
Pink Yink Ink Drink, and, of course, Green Eggs and Ham! Also
Dr. Seuss videos, trivia, and Seuss character appearances for
photo ops!
Wednesday, October 3, 1:00-3:30pm, Community Center
Sages of Ages Literary Day for the over 50 set. The session
includes presentations, fun activities in writing & reading,
and a host of laugh-filled literary games. Reservations suggested,
856-854-3705.
Wednesday, October 3, 7:00-8:30pm, Collingswood Library
Marianne Hieb, RSM, “Art-Journaling: A Meditative and
Holistic Journaling Practice.” The author of Inner Journeying
through Art-Journaling, and the Director of Wellness Spirituality
at Lourdes Wellness Center (LWC), Marianne will offer an opportunity
for participants to engage in the joy of journaling. Registrations
suggested, LWC, 856-869-3125 or library, 856-858-0649.
Thursday, Oct. 4, 11:00am and 7:00pm, Collingswood Library
“Rediscover Your Library.” Do you know that your
library has over 64,000 books, audio tapes, DVD’s and
other items available to borrow? Take a half hour morning or
evening tour and discover what’s new (and old) at your
library. This is a great time to renew or acquire a library
card.
Saturday, October 6, 9:00-10:30am, Collingswood Library
Lauren Grodstein, “Preparing to Publish: Tips for Being
a Published Author.” This workshop will cover editing,
deciding when your work is (finally) done, researching the publishing
market, finding an agent, learning the differences among types
of publishers, and promoting your book.
Saturday, October 6, 10:45am-12:15pm, Collingswood Library
Gary Earle Ross, “Visualizing Stage and Story: A Playwriting
Workshop.” This interactive workshop will explore several
aspects of developing a story for the stage, from writing effective
and revealing dialogue to developing story and character to
conceptualizing the use of time and stage space.
Saturday, October 6, Noon to 2:00pm, Library Entrance
Book Appraisals by Tom Congalton, Past President of the Antiquarian
Booksellers’ Association of America. $5.00 donation suggested,
maximum of five books per person. Proceeds benefit the Collingswood
Library.
Saturday, October 6, 1:00pm, Collingswood Library
Catherine Gilbert Murdock, book discussion for middle school
students by the author of Dairy Queen.
Saturday, October 6, 1:00pm, Collingswood Library
Poetry Workshop for grades 4, 5 and 6 conducted by Darcy Cummings.
Pre-registration required, 856-858-0649
2007 Exhibitors
Active Bladder-Ian
Hahn: The Olfactory Empath; Noir Reunion EK Chuah #15
Alice Paul Institute-Information about the
Preservation of Pauldale, Home of Suffragist Alice Paul #85
Alison Morris-Through Rose Colored Glasses:
Poetry in Motion, Imani’s Song: A Collection of Poetry
for the Mind, Body, and Spirit #42
Alottabooks.com-Between the Covers-Used Books
#100
Anne M. Slanina-Annie Mouse Meets Her Guardian
Angel; The Adventures of Annie Mouse: Baby Brother Goes to the
Hospital #72
ARX Publishing, LLC-Youth Fiction, Native American
and Early Colonial Books #79
Author Guy-Marc Vun Kannon #3
B101 FM-Entertainment - Pop Shop
Barbara Custer-Twilight Healer; Night to
Dawn Magazine #24
Barnes & Noble-Book Sales Library
Bernard Olsen-Upon the Tented Field: NJ
in the Civil War Through Soldiers’ Letters; A Billy Yank
Governor: The Life and Times of NJ’s Franklin Murphy #12
Bob Esposito-First Male Born, Last Male
Born written under the Pen Name Roberto DiVincenzo #67
Bobbie Hinman-Best Fairy Books, The Knot Fairy
#41
Bookmates Literacy Program-Volunteer Recruitment
#66
Brian DuBois-The Gory Details; Saturday
at the Mall; Last Ditch Effort #86
Bubbie The Book Lady-Manna for the Soul;
Reflections: Readings of Spirituality, Gratitude and Love;
Children’s Poems and Stories #70
Camden County-Information #38
Camden County Library-Information #48
Camino Books, Inc.-Publisher #77
Cheryl Baisden-Camden; South Jersey Farming;
Seabrook Farms #25
Christian Science Reading Room-Science
and Health by Mary Baker Eddy #40
Christine Norris and Danielle Ackley-McPhail-Authors
#11
Cloonfad Authors-Karen Kelly Boyce, Karen Riley,
and J.J. Lair #7 & #9
Cognitively Correct, Inc.-Connecting the
Dots: The Cognitively Correct Way to Speak to Preschoolers
#14
Collingswood Book Trader-Used Books Book Trader
Collingswood Borough-Information #26
Collingswood Friends of the Library-Used Books
#98
Collingswood Junior Woman’s Club-Used
Books #103
Courier Post #44
Creative Memories-Digital Photo Albums, Traditional
Scrapbooks #108
Cynthia Rizzo- Julie and the Unicorn,
Children’s Book #32
Dan Brown-The Great Expectations School:
A Rookie Year in the New Blackboard Jungle #84
Dantess Group, LLC-Theresa A. Bowman, Poetry
A Hard Head and Delayed Blessings #111
Dar Hosta-I Love the Night; I Love the
Alphabet; If I Were a Tree; Mavis and Her Marvelous Mooncakes,
Children’s Books #45
David Weisenthal-It’s Only Cigars,
LLC #21
Dianetics and Scientology-Books on Stress and
Self Help; Stress Tests #91
Denise Turney-Portia; Long Walk Up; Love
Has Many Faces; Spiral #51
Donna Rogers-My Child’s Final Act:
Suicide #74
Dorothy Goins-Married Man, a Woman Scorned
#75
Edward T. Roberts-Representative for Books
Are Fun, A Readers Digest Company #50
Elena Santangelo-The Possessed Mystery
Series #31
For Heavens Sake-Christian Books and Bibles
#36
Frank Finale-Jersey Shore Related Books: A
Gull’s Story, The Poets of NJ; To the Shore Once More
#10
Frog Hollow Books-Modern First Editions, Rare
and Out of Print Books #92
Gerri Willever-Safe from Strangers; Safe
and Secure Seniors #37
Greyhound Angels Adoption-Children Read to
Greyhounds Zane Sch. Lawn
Gwada Publishing-No One in Particular:
Novel-Dealing with HIV/AIDS #4
Haddon Township Historical Society-Dennis Raible
#62
Hague Clinton, Inc.-Audio Book, Siege at
Sorrel Rift, a Story in Sonnets by Veronica Paulina #81
Hartman Books-Used Books #93
Helen Pike-Greeting from New Jersey: A
Postcard Tour of the Garden State #78
House of Clay-Hands on Clay Opportunities #33
Image Press-Book Sales #57
Irene Carr-The Irish Wilderness #16
Jason Sherman-The Box; Sir Duke #20
Jeff Markowitz-Mysteries, A Minor Case
of Murder; Who Is Killing Doah’s Deer #76
Jennifer Martin-Handcrafted Wood Signs with
Phrases #65
Jill Maser-The White Horse Pike; The X
Factor; Red Passion #27
Joe McGovern-The Kyoto Protocol #6
John Hoffert-The Zero Factor; Aphrodite’s
Redemption; The Lion Roars #53
John Raymond—Used Books #97
Jonathan Maberry-Ghost Road Blues; Vampire
Universe #34
Joyce Payne-Children’s Books #61
Julie Smith-Children’s Book: September
11, 2006; I Have a Dream; Standing for the Red, White and Blue
#23
Karen Ferguson Tauber-All Pretty and Bright-Stories
of Courage and Hope for the Teaching Life # 89
Kate Delany-Book of Poetry:Reading Darwin
#110
Kathy Gillette-Firefighterette Gillette:
A Firefighter Who Crashed and Burned, a Success Story #49
Kristin Battestella-The Vampire Family
Book on CD #60
Lisa Giglio-My Starless Night; Obsidian
Hearts #59
Mamoo House-One Big Hug and Who’s
Not Asleep #105 & #107
Marianne Hieb, RSM-Art Journaling, Sculptures,
Book, and Creative Resources #71
Mark McElroy-Used Books #99
Marlene Franchetti-Used Books #104
Mary Fogerty-Used Books #102
McNerney Publications, LLC-Children’s
Accordian Style Book Series #39
Militant Labor Forum Center-Pathfinder Books
on Black History, Women’s Rights, Labor History #8
Mimoni Publishing-The Uninhabited Kind:
Young Adult and Teen Book #1
Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust-Jottings
in the Woods-Walt Whitman’s Nature Prose and A Study of
the Old Pine Farm #88
On The Avenue Marketing-New York Times Sales
#68
PaperbackSwap.com-A Book Sharing Network for
Avid Readers #82
Patricia A. Perry- The Haunting of the
Owens Family and Lance Dakota, The Seventh Angel of Armageddon
#83
Patricia Keeler-Drumbeat In Our Feet; Car
Wash, Children’s Books #56
Paul Elwork-The Tea House #52
Paul Lagasse-Seeing Through Clouds: The
Story of an Airship Apprentice #35
Peggy M. Fisher-Lifting Voices: Voices
of the Collective Struggle; Search Lights for My Soul; The Story
That Must Be Told #63
Philadelphia Stories-Literary Magazine #22
Philly Sports Challenge Eagles Edition #18
Plexus Publishing, Inc.-People of The Pines;
The Philadelphian # 17
Plum Blossom Books-Bonnie Cuzzolino, Letter
of Love from China: Story of Adoption of Children from China
from the Birth Mom’s Perspective #73
Practickle Magic-Reading Wraps, Book Bags,
and Book Boxes #55
Reference Desk Press, Inc.-Brent J. Donaway,
The Grand Old Lady, A Book Celebrating the History of the
Westmont Theater #80
Retrospect Newspaper Retrospect
Ralph Secinaro-Used Books #95
Robin and Chris Tams-Used Books #96
Robin Hathaway-Mystery Books #29
Round Table Publishing-The Round Table:
The Beginning of the End; Death of a Queen; A Cry for My Brother
#69
Ryan Stowinsky-Wandering Around South Jersey
#87
Sawtelle Learning Center #109
Shelleah Jackson-Stuck in the Middle,
Children’s Book #19
Score Educational Centers-Educational Workbooks
and Information #90
St. John’s School #46
Susan Lorentzen-Down Over Normandy: Story
of WW II Pilot #106
Susan Muaddi Darraj-The Inheritance of
Exile #28
Therese Marlin-War from a Distance, Young
Adult Novel #5
Thomas Pierce-The Last Rose: A True Celebration
of Eternal Life #2
Tika-Children’s Book #13
Tom Gritz-Used Books #101
Tom Tancin-The Man in the Moon #47
Usborne Books-Sheree Herubin, Educational Children’s
Books #64
Vicky Rubin-The Three Swingin’ Pigs;
Ralphie and The Swamp Baby, Children’s Books #58
Patrick Walsh-Used Books #94
2007
Photo Gallery
photos
by Rick Edwards
