J.K. Rowling is casting her spells for children again, but this time, with a book that isn't about magic. Her new children's book, "The Ickabog," will be published in November, but as a gift to children in these chaotic times, it will be available one (or two) chapters each day, online, for free. In her own words, “The idea for The Ickabog came to me, while I was still writing Harry … [Read more...] about Read J.K. Rowling’s new children’s book “The Ickabog” online for free
Literature
Dolly Parton will read stories to your kids every Thursday night
Dolly Parton announced on her Facebook page that she will begin reading stories for children, every Thursday night at 7 p.m. The story time event begins on Thursday, April 2nd, 2020, and is scheduled for the next 10 weeks, through June 4th. The events will take place through Facebook Live. You can see the schedule and watch Dolly’s video announcement on Facebook as well. Dolly will read … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton will read stories to your kids every Thursday night
Virtual events for kids: music classes, art classes, story times, much more
Most kids will be home from school for several weeks. Children's book authors are rising to the occasion, presenting free online story times, where they read their books out loud. This is a unique opportunity for kids to get to know their favorite author (or a new one.) In addition, other organizations will be offering some live streaming activities for kids. These will take place on … [Read more...] about Virtual events for kids: music classes, art classes, story times, much more
Halloween ComicFest
Update: Halloween ComicFest does NOT include free comic books in 2020. On Saturday, October 31st, 2020, celebrate Halloween ComicFest. Local participating stores are listed below, but you can search from this page for others. Ultimate Comics - Cary 1301c Buck Jones Road Raleigh, Nc, 27606 (919) 377-8778 Enterprise Comics 1025 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh Flea Market - Nc State … [Read more...] about Halloween ComicFest
Last day for North Carolina Book Festival 2020, with performance by Jake Xerxes Fussell
North Carolina Book Festival is a free event that provides a wide variety of audiences access to a diverse slate of local, national and international writers and artists. It takes place at various venues in Raleigh from February 21st to February 23rd, 2020. The festival features readings, panels, demonstrations and lectures, showcasing both traditional and non-traditional … [Read more...] about Last day for North Carolina Book Festival 2020, with performance by Jake Xerxes Fussell
Free Tapestry Tour of Durham
Tapestry Tours are free walking tours of Durham. They take place the following dates, at 5 p.m.: September 20th, 2019 September 27th, 2019 October 4th, 2019 Meet at the Bull in CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, across from Unscripted Durham Hotel. The tours last about an hour and feature poetic presentations about the many "threads" of Durham's diversity. This … [Read more...] about Free Tapestry Tour of Durham
Poetry readings, free writing coaching, more, at McIntyre’s Books in Pittsboro
McIntyre's Books, at 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro, is an independent bookstore in Chatham County that has been encouraging readers and hosting authors for 30 years. It's also, of course, a great place to shop for books. You can find all of McIntyre's Books' upcoming events on their Facebook page. Here are a couple of them. Make sure to check the Facebook events for children's … [Read more...] about Poetry readings, free writing coaching, more, at McIntyre’s Books in Pittsboro
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at 5 local bookstores
Celebrate independent bookstores at Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 27th, 2019. This day of appreciation is happening around the country. Here are some celebrations in the Triangle: Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh 4209 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh Independent Bookstore Day event at Quail Ridge Books April 27th, 2019 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free All day: Crafts and coloring for kids … [Read more...] about Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at 5 local bookstores
PlayMakers’ Bake-Off with Paula Vogel–free community writing workshop
PlayMakers' Bake-Off with Paula Vogel is a FREE event for local writers. It takes place at the site of the Former Ackland Museum Store, 109 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, on Saturday, April 6th, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. It's free but you need to sign up. Look for updates on the Facebook event. More information: Area writers have a chance to work with Pulitzer-winning and Tony … [Read more...] about PlayMakers’ Bake-Off with Paula Vogel–free community writing workshop
Free: Oxford American Magazine’s “Stories From the Issue,” featuring Tift Merritt and Phil Cook
The Oxford American is a quarterly literary magazine dedicated to featuring the complexity and vitality of the American South. Each year they put together an issue dedicated to southern music, and this year the focus is North Carolina music. They're presenting several Statewide Singing Circle events throughout the state, where North Carolina songwriters will perform, as well as … [Read more...] about Free: Oxford American Magazine’s “Stories From the Issue,” featuring Tift Merritt and Phil Cook
