Meet Local & Bestselling Authors

Meet local authors and nationally bestselling authors and illustrators with our Meet the Author events! Browse our upcoming author visits below, and register for Meet the Author events on https://wcdpl.libcal.com/calendar/events.

Meet the Local Author: Anya Light
Saturday, May 11 | 2:00 pm | Meeting Room C at the Bowling Green Library

Meet local author Anya Light on Saturday, May 11 at 2:00 pm! Anya will be discussing her latest book, The Peace of Reiki: Practices for Co-Creating New Earth. This book is a spiritual guidebook for those who have an interest in holistic healing through the Japanese practice of Reiki (a form of meditation). Learn more.

Meet the Author: Elle Cosimano
Wednesday, May 15 | 7:00 pm | Bowling Green Library Atrium

Join WCDPL to meet bestselling author Elle Cosimano on Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00 pm! Elle will be joining us to talk about her work as an author, and a Q&A and book signing will follow. Elle is a bestselling author, and debut novel for adults, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It, kicked off a witty, fast-paced contemporary mystery series, which was a People Magazine Pick and was named one of the New York Public Library’s Best Books of 2021. Learn more.

Meet the Local Author: Bettie Boswell
Saturday, June 8 | 2:00 pm | Meeting Room C at the Bowling Green Library

Meet local author Bettie Boswell on Saturday, June 15 at 2:00 pm! Bettie is a traditionally published author for all ages of readers. Her books include On Cue, Free to Love, and Hoping for Treasure for adult readers, and Lucy and Thunder, Dottie's Dream Horse, Mazza Mystery, and more for kids. Learn more.

1000 Books Celebration with Eric Litwin
Saturday, June 15 | 10:30 am | Bowling Green Library Atrium

Celebrate our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Challenge with a family concert from bestselling children's author and musician, Eric Litwin! Eric Litwin is a song singing, guitar strumming, #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author who brings early literacy, music, and positivity together. He is the original author of the Pete the Cat series as well as the author of The Nuts, Groovy Joe, and The Poop Song. Learn more.

Meet the Local Author: Carole Sarkan
Saturday, July 13 | 2:00 pm | Meeting Room A&B at the Bowling Green Library

Meet local children's author Carole Sarkan on Saturday, July 13 at 2:00 pm! Carole is the author of And Candy Smiled, a Caldecott Award nominee, and the sequel, And Candy Lived. This program will feature Carole as she talks about her work as an author, a Q&A, and a book signing. Learn more.

Meet the Author & Illustrator: Micha Archer
Sunday, July 14 | 2:00 pm | Bowling Green Library Atrium

Meet award-winning author and illustrator Micha Archer on Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 pm! Micha will join us to talk about her work, like Wonder Walkers, and sign books. Learn more.

Meet the Author: Cara Mangini
Saturday, September 21 | 2:00 pm | Bowling Green Library Atrium

Meet award-winning cookbook author Cara Mangini on Saturday, September 21 at 2:00 pm! Award-winning author of The Vegetable Butcher: How to Select, Prep, Slice, Dice, and Masterfully Cook Vegetables from Artichokes to Zucchini, Cara will discuss her work as a chef, creator, and author. This program will include an author discussion, a Q&A, and a book signing. Learn more.

Meet the Local Author: Ann Cavera
Saturday, October 12 | 2:00 pm | Meeting Room A&B at the Bowling Green Library

Meet local author Ann Cavera on Saturday, October 12 at 2:00 pm. Ann will talk about where she finds inspiration and her work as an author, as well as her new book, Ride a Summer Wind. There will be a meet and greet, discussion, and book signing. Learn more.