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Mary Ann Hoberman, Poet Laureate, at OG School Book Fair Dec 9th
Greenwich resident Mary Ann Hoberman, who was recently named Children’s Poet Laureate for 2008-2010, will be appearing at the Old Greenwich Elementary School Book Fair on Tuesday December 9th from 1:45 to 2:45. (an early release days for all town elementary schools). Old Greenwich School invites you to join them for a fabulous opportunity to [...]
How to Attract an Agent or Editor Panel November 22nd 11am-2pm
Have an idea for the Great American Novel but been wondering how you go about getting an agent? This panel, co-sponsored by the Friends of Ferguson and the Society of Children’s Book Writers of Lower Fairfield County explains what makes a query letter stand out and how to tailor your message to the market. The [...]
Political thriller author Larry Beinhart tonight in Cos Cob
LARRY BEINHART, the award-winning writer of AMERICAN HERO, which was the basis for the film, WAG THE DOG, will be appearing at the Greenwich Water Club/Regatta Lounge from 7:30-9:30 PM this evening. Appetizers will be served. Beinhart will be discussing his new book, SALVATION BOULEVARD, which takes on the big issue of religious extremism . [...]
Mary Ann Hoberman named Children’s Poet Laureate
Beloved Greenwich children’s book author Mary Ann Hoberman has been named by the Poetry Foundation as Children’s Poet Laureate. She inherits the two-year position, which comes with a $25,000 prize, from Jack Prelutsky. The purpose of the Poetry Foundation award is to raise awareness of poetry among children. “Generations of readers who first discovered poetry [...]