StoryFest is a multi-day, genre-spanning literary festival, now in its seventh year. It is a celebration of the story in all its forms, and storytellers from across all media. Those attending will hear award-winning and debut authors talk about their work and books they have coming out this fall.
Acclaimed author, essayist, and editor Roxane Gay visits the Library for this special book launch with memoirist and essayist Oliver Radclyffe.
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Jesse Freidin, queer photographer and author, presents the Are You OK? pop-up exhibit at StoryFest, an interactive and educational traveling gallery featuring intimate portraits and interviews of trans youth with supportive families from across America. Each free-standing banner lets viewers get up close and personal with the striking faces and powerful stories of this award-winning national archive, while QR codes bring the voices of trans youth to life, making it an exhibit that leaves a true impression on the visitor.
Please bring your own smart phone and personal headphones to activate interactive elements.
Westport book community’s opportunity to say goodbye to one of its most beloved members.
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The multi-talented Jennifer Baker joins StoryFest for a live filming of her monthly podcast, where she discusses the everyday expectations and concerns of underrepresented professionals working in and associated with publishing.
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Want to pitch your book or book proposal to three literary agents who are looking for your type of book? Come and learn insider tips and secrets to getting published. Among those attending are Atria Books Vice President and Editor-in-Chief Peter Borland and top literary agent Cynthia Manson. Brought to you by Bloom Writers' Studio.
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