It's Independent Bookstore Day! 
In this age of large corporations, online booksellers, and e-readers, selling tangible books locally, in a brick and mortar store, is a noble calling! Come out and visit your local book sellers and let's celebrate our independence and mutual interdependence, together!

Independent Bookstore Day Schedule:
 

12-3 pm   Rx Haiku with Michelle Fiordaliso

Tell Michelle your troubles and she will type you an intuitive, 17-syllable cure on her typewriter!
 

3:00-4:30 pm   Merritt Book Club discusses Americanah

Our book club discusses Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, an award -winning, powerful novel about love, race and immigration.
 

ALL DAY! Giveaways & Raffles!

For Kids and Adults!

                                                    

                                   

Class is cancelled for April & May.

In this class you will experience 60 minutes of yoga centered around themes of poetry and literature.  Take time to enhance awareness of both your breath and your body and maybe even discover a new favorite poet or author!

     

Open to all levels.  Bring your own mat.  $15 per class.

FRIDAY, 4:30-5:30 pm

Courtney Colella is a yoga teacher based in Millbrook New York. She received her training from Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, in Stockbridge, MA.

We are excited to once again collaborate with Millbrook Library to present a full day of free programs and panel sessions for adults, teens and children! See the separate link for children’s authors and illustrators.

2019 Festival events
Children's programming

Watch for continuing updates on the day’s:

• Author readings and discussions
• Workshops on the how to get your book published
• Comics and YA
• Picture book readings
• Scott Meyer Award Essay Contest
• Young Writers Showcase
• and More!

Remember Ladybug girl and Bumblebee boy?  Co-authors of the Ladybug girl series David Soman and Jacky Davis are back!  Each author has a newly released children's book to share!
  
Come  join Merritt Bookstore at the opening day of the Millbrook Farmers' Market for book readings by Jacky and David followed by signings!

Jacky Davis' new book, Olive & Pekoe: In Four Short Walks, is a funny and engaging story about two dogs—one old and tiny and wise; one young and huge and boisterous—told in four short chapters!

David Soman's new title, How to Two,  is a joyful counting book about inclusivity, play, and the thrill of making new friends--from one to ten and back again!

Each book is full of captivating and lively illustrations that are sure to charm both children and adults!