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.
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Acclaimed author, essayist, and editor Roxane Gay visits the Library for this special book launch with memoirist and essayist Oliver Radclyffe.
Plus, the opening reception for the StoryFest 2024 art exhibit, Are You OK? (more information below).
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Jesse Freidin, queer-identified 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 and nonbinary 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.
Come meet Jesse at the exhibit's opening reception Friday evening at 6 pm, followed by our keynote conversation between Roxane Gay and Oliver Radclyffe. Copies of Jesse's book will be available for sale.
Please bring your own smart phone and personal headphones to activate interactive elements.
CHILDREN'S LIBRARY
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With Diana Sussman (10 am), Isi Hendrix (10:30 am), Karen L. Swanson (11 am), Hal Johnson (11:30 am), and Lisa Korsten Price (12 pm).
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Published authors discuss how being a member of a writing community was critical to their success and perseverance — before and after publication.
With T.M. Dunn (moderator), Marcia Bradley, Kathy Curto, Melissa Rivero, and Jimin Han.
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Imaginary worlds, magical elements, supernatural beings… writers create stories where anything is possible.
With Christopher Golden, Sarah Beth Durst, GennaRose Nethercott, Jedidiah Berry, Peng Shepherd, and P. Djèlí Clark.
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Masters of suspense share the tricks of the thriller trade and how to write a story that a reader can’t put down!
With Gabino Iglesias, May Cobb, Joe R. Lansdale, Caroline Wolff, K’wan, and Julia Bartz.
Clay McLeod Chapman will stage a live recording of his popular Fearmongers podcast featuring authors Rachel Harrison and P. Djèlí Clark.
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Writers from across genres talk about weaving real (and almost real) events into their narratives.
With Galia Gichon (moderator), Claire Messud, Hugh Ryan, Chris Knapp, Elise Hart Kipness, and Anna Noyes.
Westport book community’s opportunity to honor one of its most beloved members.
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Join us as we honor the winner of the 2024 Westport Prize for Literature, awarded annually to honor an original work of fiction that explores issues in contemporary society.
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With Lynda Cohen Loigman (moderator), Jamie Brenner, Nicola Harrison, and Susie Orman Schnall.
SHEFFER GALLERY
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With Brian Walker (moderator), Ray Billingsley, Bob Englehart, Bill Janocha, Sean Kelly, Maria Scrivan, Greg Walker, and Neil Walker.
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.
With host and moderator Jennifer Baker and guests Shannon C.F. Rogers and Don P. Hooper.
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With Bryan Crandall (moderator), Patricia Park, Torrey Maldonado, and Don P. Hooper.
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Though writing itself is a solitary act, building community as a creative is an integral part of the process.
With Charnaie Gordon (moderator), Kirsten Bakis, Cody Daigle-Orians, Courtney Preiss, Ainissa Ramirez, and Ryan La Sala.
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Horror’s preeminent editor sits down with today’s masters of horror to talk about their greatest fears.
With Ellen Datlow (moderator), Christopher Golden, Bracken MacLeod, and Joe R. Lansdale.
Join authors Clay McLeod Chapman, May Cobb, Gabino Iglesias, and Cynthia Pelayo; writer and puppeteer GennaRose Nethercott; photographer Jesse Freidin; and Northeast Storytelling President ChaChanna Simpson for an evening of captivating personal storytelling in a variety of mediums. Hosted by Kerstin Rao.
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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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