Six-Word Memoirs & Mixer Get Booked

By Maryann Yin 

We’ve rounded up some literary events to keep you busy this week. To get your event posted on our calendar, visit our Facebook Your Literary Event page.

GalleyCat reader Brian O’Leary won a spot in the all-star line-up of writers at the Six-Word Memoir Story Slam tonight at the 92nd Street Y Tribeca, reading alongside  Susan Orlean, Joe Lockhart and others.

The Mixer and Reading Series will feature four authors and special musical guest Flutterbox at its next session. Check it out on Wednesday, May 18th at Cakebox starting 7 p.m. (New York, NY)

Sheri Sanders is celebrating the release of her book Rock the Audition with a book launch concert. Check it out at the New World Stages on Tuesday, May 24th starting 8 p.m. (New York, NY)

Five authors will talk about children’s writing at the “What Makes a Good Picture Book?” conversation event. This special panel is set to take place at the New York Public Library on Wednesday, May 25th starting 6:30 p.m. (New York, NY)