Summer (School) is not over… yet!

Friends, students, colleagues,   The time has come! Summer School is almost over, and while we're excited to kick off all things fall (pumpkin-spice, fuzzy socks, and cozy books) we still have one thing left to do - YOU GET A BOOK,  YOU GET A TOTE, YOU GET A… well, you get it! RAFFLE TIME!   Join us next Thursday, August 29 for the chance to win prizes like:  Signed bookplate from Carmen Maria Machado, author of Her Body and Other Parties and In the Dream House. Signed copy of Asali Solomon’s The Days of Afrekete. Signed copy of Liz Moore’s Long Bright River Signed copy of Emma Copley Eisenberg’s Housemates Signed copy of We Both Laughed in Pleasure, edited by Zach Ozma and Ellis Martin and a pack of stickers designed by Zach Ozma Signed copy of Raena Shirali's summonings Signed copy of Jessamine Chan’s The School for Good Mothers Signed copy of Crystal Hana Kim’s The Stone Home Signed copy of John Vercher’s Devil is Fine Signed copy of Sara Nović’s True Biz 1:1 Creative Nonfiction Consultation on an essay <1,500 words with Andrea A. Firth 1:1 Coaching Session with Yasmine Ameli (30 minutes) on preparing artist statements, grant/fellowship/MFA application materials, submitting to literary magazines, cultivating sustainable writing practices, or navigating writer's block + We'll have some special prizes for those who join us live on our Youtube Channel, Instagram, or Facebook)  PURCHASE TIX HERE - $2/each Check out the last 2 classes of Summer School (They've got raffle tickets included with registration!) We're also excited to share that almost all of our summer classes and workshops are available to purchase on our website. “Are You Talking to Me” with John Vercher or “Where Are All of the Fat People in Fiction?” with Emma Copley Eisenberg are available now, but not for long! August 30th is the last day to purchase recordings on our website, so don't miss this chance (they're on sale, too!)   Best,   Taylor Townes Co-Director   P.S. Looking for literary fun this weekend? Be sure to check out our community calendar and resource pages (sneak peek of upcoming events at the bottom of this email!) + Submissions are always welcome! ON THE STOOP Thursday, 8/22, 3:30-5:30pm ET:  We are pleased to offer creative co-working while our typical Thursdays on the Stoop sessions are on hiatus. Join Blue Stoop co-director Julian Shendelman for up to 2 hours of quiet time for writing, editing, daydreaming, or whatever's on your plate. These drop-in sessions are free and open to all. Monday, 8/26, 11:59PM ET: Applications for The Jennifer Weiner Fellowship due by 11:59PM ET. More than a year in the making, this new program will provide fellows with a $5000 stipend, career mentorship from Jennifer Weiner, a supportive cohort, and creative and professional resources from Blue Stoop. If you're a woman-identified emerging prose writer living in the United States, we want to hear from you! Learn more about the fellowship and apply here.  Thursday, 8/29, 5:00-6:00pm ET: LIVE RAFFLE EVENT! Tune in as we announce the winners of all the exciting prizes including signed books, coaching sessions, stickers, and more. Enter the fundraiser raffles here. Working on a Novel? We have partnered with Molly's Bookstore and The Literature Department at the Philadelphia Free Library to curate the fall series of Novels in Progress - learn more and submit for the chance to be featured here! Submissions close Friday, 8/30 at 11:59PM ET. LOCAL EVENTS Here's a quick excerpt from our community calendar! If you've got an upcoming literary event, we invite you to add it to the page. ~~~~~   Event title: Bring a Blanket Reading Series #13   Date & Time: 8/24/2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm UTC   Location: Washington Square Park - look for the red balloons   Description: Maddy Brozusky, Ebs Sanders, and Tara Giancaspro As always, bring a blanket, a cool drink, and a snack to share and look for the red balloons 🎈   Contact info: IG: @bringablanketreadingseries   Cost: Free   ~~~~~   Event title: Philly Bookstore Crawl After Party   Date & Time: 8/24/2024 11:00pm UTC - 8/25/2024 1:00am UTC   Location: Main Point Books, 116 N. Wayne Ave, Wayne PA 19087   Description: Main Point Books hosts the 2024 Philly Book Crawl After Party! At the end of a busy book day, head out to Wayne for the After Party, including "Authors Telling Stories with Annie Liontas, Katherine Vaz, Elise Juska, and Emma Copley Eisenberg."   RSVPs via Eventbrite are requested for the 7:30 pm Author Panel. After Party is open to all with no reservations needed.   Join us for books, food, drinks, and fun! Follow PhillyBookstore Crawl for the full day's schedule of events!   Contact info: events.mainpointbooks@gmail.com   Cost: Free   ~~~~~   Event title: 5-3-5 Poetry Salon, featuring Ahmad Almallah, Raena Shirali, & Darla Himeles   Date & Time: 8/24/2024 9:35pm-11:00pm UTC   Location: West Philly, RSVP here for the address   Description: 5-3-5 is a dynamic night that includes featured readers, poems we love, and a generative poetry game. We'll hear from incredible featured readers Ahmad Almallah, Raena Shirali, and Darla Himeles. There will also be an opportunity for folks to read poems by others (i.e., bring a copy of your favorite Tracy K. Smith piece, your top Dickinson, your Diane Seuss sonnet, etc.), and  a chance to generate new work through a creative, light-hearted poetry game. So, bring a notebook and pen, and if you feel so inclined, a drink or snack to share.    Contact info: monicagomery@gmail.com   Cost: no ticket cost! we'll pass the hat to raise funds for our readers.   WANT MORE LOCAL EVENTS? Explore and contribute to our community calendar! VIEW CALENDAR 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 320 Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States Unsubscribe or Manage Preferences