Book Club Materials.
Below please find the Reader’s guide for True Biz and Girl at War, perfect for kicking off your book club discussions. Looking for something different? See upcoming events below, or visit the contact page to get in touch and plan an event of your own.
Upcoming events
Mother Tongue Book Launch! (Philadelphia)
Come celebrate the launch of Mother Tongue at South Philadelphia’s Old Pine Community Center on 7 May at 7PM.
Watertown Public Library Visit
Watertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor)Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St, Watertown, MA, 02472
DEAF, Inc. and the Watertown Free Public Library are thrilled to welcome award-winning, NYT bestselling author, translator, and Deaf rights activist Sara Nović to the library for an author talk and book signing. Please register for free here: https://watertownlib.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/meet-sara-novi-author-of-true-biz/
Deaf World Lecture Series
The Deaf World Lecture Series highlights leaders from the Deaf community who are making an impact through their work, creativity, and advocacy. The event is in ASL with English interpretation (and CART), and is open to the community. Free, but please register: https://deafcenter.bu.edu/event-details-registration/deaf-world-lecture-series-sara-novic
The Big Read: Owens Community College
Multiple events at Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses. Please check here for more info: https://www.owens.edu/humanities/read/
Shore Lit: In Conversation with Kerry Folan
In Conversation with Kerry Folan at American Academy Museum in Easton, MD.
ASL/English interpretation provided. Event is free, but please register here:
https://www.shorelit.org/upcoming-events.html
One Book One Philly Kickoff
To officially start the new season of One Book, One Philadelphia, join us for a conversation between 2024 featured author Sara Nović and Melissa Draganac-Hawk, Head of School at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf.
Books will be available for purchase at the library on event night. A book signing will follow the presentation.
ASL interpretation will be provided. Parkway Central Library. Register for free: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/134078
Lannan Literary Festival, Georgetown University
In conversation with Washington Post’s Amanda Morris. HFSC Garden Level: https://lannan.georgetown.edu/announcements/the-writer-in-the-world/
Reading Across Rhode Island: Public Event
Join us at Rhode Island School for the Deaf for a talk, Q&A, and book signing. This event will take place in ASL with English interpretation. Free and open to the public, but registration required. Register here!
Reading Across Rhode Island: High School Event
This event will take place in-person with high school students at the Rhode Island School for the Deaf, but will be broadcast virtually anywhere. The event will occur in ASL, with English interpretation. Registration required. Register here!
Random House Virtual Event: Navigating Publishing as a Deaf Author
In conversation with Ross Showalter. Sara and Ross will discuss their experiences in the publishing world as deaf authors, and open the floor for Q&A. This event will take place in ASL, with spoken English and CC interpretation. Event-only tickets are free, other ticketing options include paperbacks of True Biz and “trubiz” stickers designed by deaf artists. Register here!
2023 WCU Gender Justice Conference (Virtual)
March 29th, 2023 6PM (Virtual)
Keynote address and Q&A at West Chester University’s Third-Annual Gender Justice Conference. Free and open to the public, with ASL Interpretation. More information and registration here.
Holy Family University: Distinguished Writers Series
Holy Family University’s Distinguished Writer Series. Free and open to the public, ASL interpretation provided.
American School for the Deaf and Mark Twain House (virtual)
Register here for this free virtual event: https://marktwainhouse.org/event/american-school-for-the-deaf-mthm-present-true-biz-with-sara-novic-and-jeff-bravin-virtual/
Fayetteville Free Library (Hybrid)
Hybrid in-person and Zoom event at the Fayetteville Free Library. Closed captioning provided via Zoom.
Provincetown Book Festival--Info Coming Soon!
Coming soon—info on True Biz and dozens of other great authors and events at the Provincetown Book Festival this September!
Random House Workshop for the Deaf Community and Allies
For more information, or to RSVP, visit the following page. Ticket price includes a copy of TRUE BIZ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sara-novic-on-writing-for-the-deaf-community-our-allies-tickets-395538746037?aff=SaraNovic
Reading and book signing at Barnes and Noble, Rittenhouse Square (In-Person)
In-person event at B&N Rittenhouse Sq. Friday, June 24th 6PM ET. ASL interpretation provided.
In Conversation with THE MIDCOAST author Adam White (In-Person)
June 22, 6PM ET, In-person at Booked, Chestnut Hill Philadelphia
Virtual: Old Town Books Q&A
Join Old Town Books in discussing True Biz, with a Q&A portion afterward.
Virtual Event: Reese's Book Club
Join us for the finale event of the April book club, in conversation with Laurie Frankel, bestselling author of This is How it Always Is. Reserve your (free) spot here.
True Biz @ Books Are Magic!
Monday, 18 April 7PM: In-person and on YouTube Live
Books are Magic
225 Smith St
Brookyln, NY 11231
booksaremagic.net
In conversation with Crystal Hana Kim! Get your ticket here—the price includes either a $10 gift card or a copy of True Biz (your pick): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-store-sara-novic-true-biz-w-crystal-hana-kim-tickets-311204951387 Masks and proof of vaccination required, ASL interpretation provided.
True Biz Launch (!) at a Novel Idea in South Philly
Wednesday, 13 April 6PM: In-person
A Novel Idea
1726 E. Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
www.anovelideaphilly.com
I’ll be in conversation with the awesome Liz Moore, and around after for a book signing! Can’t wait to share True Biz with the best city around. Masks required, ASL interpretation provided.
The Claw: A Reading
Members of The Claw read at the Arts Cafe for an off-site AWP celebration. ASL Interpretation Provided. Register for the in-person here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaY-vdf6jPKjLnhQiGi62r2-1OUh2NQnLrwC9gBd6RRrqG_g/viewform
Or, watch live on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yg3dXfcWbx4
In Conversation with Ariel Delgado Dixon
Ariel Delgado Dixon launches her debut novel Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You at the Parkway Central Library!
Free event. Masks required; in-person event subject to change based on local and library restrictions.
Writers Resist PHL
Saturday, April 11, 4-5PM
On Instagram Live
@215Festival (Follow for access)
A benefit for the Philadelphia Writers Emergency Fund
With Readings by:
Herman Beavers, Emma Eisenberg, Sara Novic, Cynthia Oka, vikram Paralkar, and Raena Shirali.
@ResistPHL @BlueStoopPHL @215Festival
A Fun Evening with Author and Illustrator of AMERICA IS IMMIGRANTS!
A Fun, Free, Community Event with the Author and Illustrator of the Newly Released Book AMERICA IS IMMIGRANTS (ASL interpreter provided)
About this event
*A Very Special Community Book Event that Everyone Can Enjoy!
*A True Celebration of our Diverse Local Community and larger American Community.
*Resolve in the New Year to Meet Your Neighbors, Build Relationships, Support Local Businesses and Read More!
Come meet the Author and Illustrator of the newly released America is Immigrants.
Sara Novic is an award winning author (Girl at War) and translator, creative writing professor, and deaf rights activist.
Alison Kolesar is an artist and illustrator of over 100 books and immigrant from Scotland.
Laura Wald, leader of the local BK Book Club and the Founder of Freewoods Films, will lead the evening with an interview, a Q&A with the audience, and an interactive game of Pictionary with the illustrator and selected members of the audience.
FOOD! We are honored to have The United Tastes of America and Gladys Catering in attendance! Come hungry and enjoy the diverse food of America that will be for sale by local, refugee and immigrant-owned caterers.
"The United Tastes of America builds belonging and integration for refugees and asylum seekers through shared food, social enterprise and community connections.[They] bring together resettled refugees and local residents at supper clubs and corporate events, breaking barriers and building bridges. Our shared meals, prepared by our skilled female cooks, reaffirm our families’ rich cultural heritage and competence, building a path to greater social integration.The United Tastes of America is a 501(C)(3) registered charity."
So, come feed your belly and feed your mind with us and INVITE LOTS OF FRIENDS!
Watchung Booksellers will be selling books at the event and a signing will conclude the evening.
THIS EVENT IS FREE but Space is limited so you must RSVP.
Registration will end January 21st!
We can't wait to see you there!