Are you a YA writer or YA lit lover who lives in the Hudson Valley? I'm starting a literary salon that you should be a part of. This means teens, teachers, librarians, booksellers, writers and just readers of all ages who love Young Adult books.
We'll have monthly (or so) get-togethers, featuring an author event followed by general revelry, drinks, shenanigans, book discussions, book swaps, etc.
The Society's first "meeting" will be Sunday, September 26, 4pm at Oblong Books & Music in Rhinebeck.
Cecil Castellucci, Siobhan Vivian and Natalie Standiford will be reading and signing books at their event at the bookstore at 4pm, followed by revelry at a location to be decided. Possibly still the bookstore. Possibly elsewhere. Sort of depends how many people show up and how thirsty we all are.
I will have heaps of giveaways including loads of advance reading copies, and there will be mini-cupcakes. :-) So if you are a YA lit enthusiast, drop me a line, RSVP on facebook, join the fun.
This sounds like so much fun. It might be a bit far for me, though. But I will keep it in mind :D
ReplyDeleteOh man. Yet another reason to regret leaving Princeton. At least I'd be close enough to consider it.
ReplyDeleteMan, do I wish I lived near there. A literary salon sounds fantabulous!
ReplyDeleteI want to come! Curse it, currently living in another country. Someday! :)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like tons of fun. I know a writer who lives in that area... definitely going to pass this along to her. Maybe I can live vicariously. ;)
Thanks for waiting until I leave. :) I will come back but not that soon.
ReplyDeleteLisa, hopefully it will be going strong by the time you decide to grace us with your presence again.
ReplyDeleteTell your friends so they can come!
I'm sending word to my former crit group near Albany! Sounds like it will be well worth the trip ...
ReplyDeleteHi Jennifer -- Just came across your YA Society news on FB (I'm a fan of Oblong Books, live in the Hudson Valley) and realized that you work with Andrea Brown -- an old friend of mine from the children's publishing world in Manhattan!Small world...ask her about Cookies & Milk sometime. I'm a middle-grade novelist now, and though I don't write YAs, I love to read them. I hope I can come to your event on the 25th.
ReplyDeleteVery exciting to hear about the HV YA Society! Hopefully one of us will be able to attend on the 26th! We have a YA Lit Blog, http://LoveYALit.com, and live in Rhinebeck and Hudson. Excited to meet everyone!
ReplyDeleteAww! Lucky NY gets your creative spirit and endless energy. We miss you.
ReplyDeleteWell, I do come home for visits often. Hopefully the next time I'm in town you'll have another gathering!
ReplyDeleteOh this sounds wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteI am penciling it in!
Barring being away, I'm there! With bells on! :)
ReplyDeleteSee you there!
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