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Erin Entrada Kelly, author of “Hello, Universe”

Carnegie Library Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh

2018 Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly’s bestselling book Hello, Universe celebrates friendship, bravery, being different, and finding your inner bayani (or hero in Tagalog). In addition to winning the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe, Erin received the APALA Award for The Land of Forgotten Girls, and the Golden Kite Honor Award for Blackbird Fly. Erin’s new book You Go First is an engaging exploration of […]

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Story time with author Aryanna Berringer

Mystery Lovers Bookshop 514 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont, PA

Mystery Lovers Bookshop welcomes first time children's author, Aryanna Berringer, as she joins us for story time to read her debut book: My Place in the World.  At a pivotal point in women's history in America and around the world now more than ever young women are being bold and proving they can do anything. […]

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Jonah Winter – Children’s Book Biographer

Carnegie Library Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh

Jonah Winter - Children's Book Biographer Presented by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Jonah Winter is the award-winning author of more than 30 nonfiction picture books which promote social justice, facts, and artistic expression. His books include New York Times Best Illustrated Books Diego, Here Comes The Garbage Barge!, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case Of RBG Vs. Inequality, […]

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STEM Fair with Emily Calandrelli – The Space Gal

Riverview High School 100 Hulton Rd. , Oakmont, PA

'The Space Gal' and author of the Ada Lace book series, Emily Calandrelli & Mystery Lovers Bookshop present a: FREE STEM FAIR February 24th 10am-2pm @ Riverview Jr/Sr High School Gymnasium Join us for a STEM activity fair making slime, building straw bridges, playing with robots and snap circuits and much more.  STEM activities will […]

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Children’s Writer Jennifer Holm

Carnegie Library Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh

Jennifer Holm - Children's Writer Presented by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures The Third Mushroom is the hilarious, heartwarming, and much-anticipated sequel to The Fourteenth Goldfish by three-time Newbery Medalist Jennifer L. Holm. Jenni also collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on two graphic novel series—the Eisner Award-winning Babymouse series and the bestselling Squish series. Born in California, Jenni […]

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BAM! Saturday

Central Catholic High School 4720 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

The BAM! (Because Academics Matter) Summer Enrichment Program, Central Catholic's two-week summer academics program for boys entering 7th and 8th grades, will return on Saturday mornings throughout the year. Each 3-hour long session will cover a different topic - register your son for one session or all four! All BAM! Saturday sessions cost $30 per […]

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Youth Author Event with Paige Reddig

Mystery Lovers Bookshop 514 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont, PA

Please join us Saturday, July 20th at 11:00 am, for an event with youth author, Paige Reddig. Register Here 'Paige Reddig, a seventh-grader at Ephrata Middle School, is having an exciting start to her school year.  She wrote and recently published a book before also being named the 2018 Distinguished Middle School Student of the Year by […]

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Julie Lythcott-Haims: “How to Raise an Adult”

Carnegie Library Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh

Julie Lythcott-Haims' "How to Raise an Adult" - Presented by Pittsburgh Arts & LecturesJulie Lythcott-Haims roots for humans. Humans need agency in order to make their way forward; Julie is […]

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Grace Lin, author and illustrator

Carnegie Library Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh

Grace Lin, Author and Illustrator Presented by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Grace Lin is the award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator of A Big Mooncake for Little Star, a gorgeous Caldecott Honor-winning picture book for young readers. Grace is also the author of When the Sea Turned to Silver, Starry River of the Sky, Where the Mountain Meets the […]

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Jim Rugg, author and illustrator

Carnegie Library Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh

Jim Rugg, Author and Illustrator Presented by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Jim Rugg is a Pittsburgh-based comic book artist, illustrator, and designer who collaborated with author Cecil Castellucci on the cult classic graphic novel The PLAIN Janes in 2007. The PLAIN Janes are back in a complete graphic novel collection to be released with a never-before-seen third story in […]

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Author Dan Gemeinhart

Carnegie Library Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh

Dan Gemeinhart, Middle Grade Author Presented by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Dan Gemeinhart is an elementary school teacher-librarian and the author of five middle grade novels. His latest heartwarming novel The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrisewas named a 2019 Parents’ Choice Award Gold Medal Winner. Coyote is a young girl traveling the American countryside with her […]

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Sara Pipher Gilliam on ‘Reviving Ophelia’

Carnegie Library Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh

In 1994, Reviving Ophelia was published, and it shone a much-needed spotlight on the problems faced by adolescent girls. The book became iconic and helped to reframe the national conversation about what […]

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Author Linda Sue Park

Carnegie Library Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh

Linda Sue Park, Bestselling Author Presented by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Linda Sue Park is the author of more than two dozen books for young readers, including picture books, middle-grade and young-adult novels, short stories, and poetry. Among her titles are the 2002 Newbery Medal winner A Single Shard, and the New York Times-bestseller A Long Walk to […]

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author & illustrator

Carnegie Library Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh

Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Bestselling Author/Illustrator Presented by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka creates books with humor, heart, and deep respect for his young readers—qualities that have made his titles perennial favorites on the bookshelves of homes, libraries, and bookstores. First published at the age of twenty-three, Jarrett has […]

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Words & Pictures: Naomi Shihab Nye

Virtual

Join us for a virtual poetry reading and Q&A by current Young People’s Poet Laureate, Naomi Shihab Nye, presented by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures. Beloved and acclaimed poet Naomi Shihab Nye is the current Young People’s Poet Laureate. Her newest book Everything Comes Next collects in one volume her most popular and accessible poems from the past […]

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Local Authors on Mister Rogers’ Lessons

Virtual

Join Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures for a virtual event with Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski, authors of "When You Wonder, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids." Playful and practical, "When You Wonder, You’re Learning" introduces a new generation of families to the lessons of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. By exploring the science behind […]

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Words & Pictures with Kelly Yang, Presented by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures

Virtual

Join us for a virtual lecture with New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang with her latest heartwarming and inspiring installment of her Front Desk series! Mia Tang is going for her dreams! After years of hard work, Mia Tang finally gets to go on vacation with her family — to China! A total dream come […]

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