The 2nd Annual Book Fair brings together independent presses who play a pivotal role in shaping the current literary landscape. Come browse this year’s selections of recent releases. The exhibiting publishers’ rich catalogs include genre-defying works, celebrated authors, as well as underrepresented writers.
Curated by The Hound Books in Roscoe, and presented in association with The Narrowsburg Union. Deep Water Literary Festival also hosts a selection of artist books, small editions, book objects, zines, and broadsides at the Union. Display curated by Dale Emmart.
Select writers will present their true tales based on the theme “Metamophosis” Dedicated to the art and craft of story, Yarnslingers was founded in 2012 by writer/musician Ramona Jan. She believes that, “Everyone has a story…or two,” and encourages people from all walks of life to spin their spellbinding tales.
Join Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Doug Salati (Hot Dog) for a lively reading and interactive drawing demo! Doug will share his beloved book and guide attendees in sketching their very own canine companions. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome to join the fun. Perfect for kids, families, book lovers, and aspiring artists of all ages.
In association with Ratty Books.
Reflections On Nature writing competition is an inaugural initiative of Deep Water Literary Festival, Black to Nature, The Amsterdam News, The Black Library and Catskill Mountainkeeper. This contest seeks to showcase the diversity and richness of narratives within the environmental and outdoor communities, promoting inclusivity and representation in these spaces. This year’s winners will be announced, and there will be select readings as well as a chance to see some of the artistic offerings from The Black Library of Monticello. The judges this year are Janus Adams, Aaron Robertson, Isadora Alteon and Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond.
Artwork by Gabby Jones courtesy of The Black Library
The indie/DIY corners of the publishing world play a pivotal role in shaping the current literary landscape. Come browse this selection of independent publishers, imprints, zine makers, artists and authors, and join us for curated reading of select works at 12:30pm.
Presented in association with The Narrowsburg Union and The Hound Books Roscoe.
Weaving story-telling and song, Curtis Zunigha will open the festival this year, and welcome us all to Lenapehoking. His story includes the forced removals of his Lenape ancestors from their indigenous homelands located between what’s now New York City and Philadelphia. Then the Lenape were called Delaware by the colonizers and pushed onto reservations in Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Ontario Canada. Curtis’s return to the Lenape homeland represents an act of reclamation…of culture, identity, and heritage.
Curtis will also be reading excerpts from the book “Lenapehoking: An Anthology,” a publication of Lenape Center and the Brooklyn Public Library. The first 100 tickets sold will come with a free copy of the anthology and all proceeds of the event will benefit Lenape Center.
Watch the Event
Part of Ratty Books Children’s Programming
Join teacher Liana Rosenberg for a nature themed story reading and yoga practice inspired by the book. All ages but extra fun for 0-10. Bring the family!