Adirondack writers kick ass too! We’ve selected a line-up of emerging and established authors from across the North Country including Robin Caudell, David Fadden, Marilyn McCabe, Craig Milewski, Curt Stager, Steve Stern, and Matt Witten. Join us in the Cantwell Room at the Saranac Lake Free Library from 3 - 4:30 PM on Saturday, June … Continue reading Kickass Regional Author Showcase
Discover books from small presses, independent authors, and regional literary organizations from across New York State including: Adam BassettAdrien VlachBlack Lawrence PressCaperton TissotCarol LummCraig MilewskiDenice KaramardianDonna PenningtonGlennKim AdamsJ.C. MooreJack CardoneJaclyn KearneyJuliana Ellsworth-HoweJulie CanepaKhristeena LuteLisajoy SachsRodney CarpentierSandra WeberShannon HatchSheila MyersWD Laremore (Bill)
If you’ve read and loved Braiding Sweetgrass, then you have to come to the Kickass Keynote to hear from Robin in person.Join us for the Kickass Keynote on Saturday, June 6, at 5:30 PM at the Harrietstown Town Hall with Robin Wall Kimmerer, the acclaimed author of Braiding Sweetgrass, The Serviceberry, and Gathering Moss. Blending … Continue reading Kickass Keynote with Robin Wall Kimmerer
We’re closing out the 2026 Kickass Writers Festival with a night of stand-up comedy with local favorite Joe Conto opening for Milan Patel. Known for his sharp wit and infectious energy, Milan is guaranteed to end your weekend on a high note. Online ticket sales have ended, but tickets may be purchased at the door.
Sandra Weber will share historic photos and personal insights from her two newest books about John Brown and his connection to the Adirondacks. A Q&A and book signing will follow the talk. Books will be available for purchase. John Brown in New York: The Man, His Family, and the Adirondack Landscape (Excelsior/SUNY Press, Dec 2025) offers … Continue reading John Brown in the Adirondacks with Author Sandra Weber
Learn how and why to keep a trail journal, recording your hikes, bikes, runs, climbs, and other adventures in the great outdoors. Data-focused, filled with poetry, decorated with doodles and drawings—there’s no one way to trail journal! Participants should bring a notebook, their favorite writing utensil, and a paper or digital map. Art supplies such … Continue reading The Art of Keeping a Trail Journal
The Howl Story Slam is back for its TENTH season! This year, we'll start with the theme “Whats My Line?” Stories of lines crossed, being on the right or wrong side, lifelines, standing in line, line in the sand, lines in a performance, or any kind of line! What’s your Line? Sign up and take … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at the Cranberry Lake North Shore Hub
The Howl Story Slam is back for its TENTH season! This year, we'll start with the theme “Whats My Line?” Stories of lines crossed, being on the right or wrong side, lifelines, standing in line, line in the sand, lines in a performance, or any kind of line! What’s your Line? Sign up and take … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at Ausable Brewing
Join ACW and The Adirondack Folk School for the second installment of the Kathleen Fagan Adirondack Writer Series. Hear from best selling crime writers with Matt Witten, Lee Matthew Goldberg, Jennifer Fawcett & Liz Mugavero. Readings and book signing to follow. This event is free & open to all, but pre-registration is required. Jennifer Fawcett … Continue reading Crime Writing
Publish your own Teen Literary Journal! Young writers will work independently on their pieces and also collaboratively to write, design, and produce a teen literary journal with children’s author and … Continue reading Teen Lit Camp for ages 12-16
Adirondack Center for Writing director, Nathalie Thill, will lead a conversation with three legends in the field of journalism: Tom Curley, Peter Pringle, and Eleanor Randolph. Randolph has been on the editorial board of the NY Times since 1998, working mainly on city and state politics, media, and Russia. For thirty years Peter Pringle was … Continue reading A Night of Stories with Legends of Journalism
Join us for a reading with local author Bethany Adams followed by an open mic where anyone is invited to share up to 5 min of their own writing. Unsupported follows Bethany Adams (contributor to Blood Sweat Tears) and her hiking partner, Katie Rhodes on their record-setting thru-hike of the Adirondack 46 High Peaks. Adams … Continue reading Unsupported with Bethany Adams + Open Mic
