WorkshopsTuesday, 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 until closing, The Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Avenue
“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! The Green Eggs and Ham Cookbook will be on sale for $16.95. Proceeds benefit the new playground at Knight Park.
Wednesday, October 3, 1:00-3:30pm, Collingswood Community Center
Sages of Ages Literary Day for the over 50 set. The session includes speakers on innovative journaling and other fun activities in writing and reading, an exciting way to create a poem, and a host of mind-teasing and laugh-filled literary games. Prizes and refreshments furnished by local businesses. 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, Marianne will offer an opportunity for participants to engage in the joy of journaling. Bring a pen and journal to write in. Other journaling supplies will be provided. Marianne’s book will be available for purchase and signing at a special Book Festival price. Registration is suggested in order to provide sufficient materials. Lourdes Wellness Center, 856-869-3125 or library, 856-858-0649.
Thursday, October 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? Are you aware that if your library doesn’t have a book you want, it can probably be obtained for you at no cost through an interlibrary loan? Have you ever visited the New Jersey Room that houses an extensive collection of local and state historical books, maps, photographs, blueprints, and high school yearbooks? Do you know that the library has free Wi-Fi internet access and a staff that will happily assist you? 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. Bring questions about any publishing issue from how to write a query letter to how to handle a rejection slip.
Saturday, October 6, 10:45am-12:15pm, Collingswood Library
Gary Earl 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. Mr. Ross is a writing professor, playwright, and Edgar Award winning mystery writer.
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, NJ Council of the Arts Artist in Education program; Professor, University of Pennsylvania. Pre-registration required, 856-858-0649
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Adult Authors
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
Signings Only: Adults
Noon - 2:00pm - Bill Campbell and Sam Carchidi, Bill Campbell: The Voice of Philadelphia Sports.
Noon - 2:00pm - Patricia Robinson, The New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail, Plexus Publishing Booth
12:30 - 2:00pm - Robert Lyons, The Eagles Encyclopedia; Palestra Pandemonium?
1:00pm - Lauren Grodstein, Flaw of Love; The Best of Animals: Stories
1:30pm - Gary Earl Ross, The Wheel of Desire; Shimmerville; Picture Perfect
Throughout the day - Janet M. Spavlik, Collingswood, Arts Plus Gallery.
Signings Only: Young Adults
Afternoon signing - Catherine Gilbert Murdock, Dairy Queen; The Off Season
Note - all signings are in front of the Collingswood Public Library unless noted.
Children’s Authors
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 - Marcie Aboff, The Giant Jelly Bean Jar; Raising Pilot
Signings Only: Children’s
10:00am - Marcie Aboff, The Giant Jelly Bean Jar; Raising Pilot
11:00am - Javaka Steptoe, Illustrator, Hot Day on Abbot Avenue; In Daddy’s Arms I Am Tall
Note - all signings are in front of the Collingswood Public Library unless noted.
Poetry Events
10:00am - Therése Halscheid, Recent Finalist Award recipient of the Paterson Poetry Book Prize for Uncommon Geography
10:45am - David Tucker, Winner of the 2005 Katharine Bakeless Nason Prize for poetry for Late for Work
11:30am - Darcy Cummings, Winner of the Bright Hills Press book competition for The Artist As Alice: From A Photographer's Life
12:15pm - Elaine Terranova, Named a Pew Fellow in the Arts for 2006 and author of NOT TO: New and Selected Poems
1:00pm - Poetry Slam & Open Mic original poetry exhibition, hosted by Linda DiFeterici
All day - Book Festival Poem—Stop by and contribute a line of verse!
Sages through the Ages' readings
Entertainment Schedule
Schedule of Events
Stage 1:
10:15 to 11am - Shakespeare Productions
11:15 to 12:15 - No Relation
12:30 to 1:30 - Mark Reno (Elvis)
1:45 to 2:45 - She Hates Me
3 to 4 - David Kelly
Stage 2:
10:30 to 11:30 - The Elys Family (Irish)
11:45 to 12:45 - Dave Murray
1 to 2 - The Ritz Theater
2:15 to 3:45 - Joanne Ellis
