Nasario Garcia, Martineztown reading and signing
Martíneztown, 1945: Tales of Life and Loss in an Albuquerque Barrio is a unique interweaving of tales and memoir, all taking place in the cultural and geographical heart of Albuquerque. Celebrate this newly released book with a reading and signing by its author, Nasario Garcia!
New Mexico Children’s Book Fair
Join Libros for Kids at a free book fair spotlighting New Mexico children’s book authors and illustrators! Board the Book Bus and get a free book…. Plus, meet NM authors and illustrators, hear stories, buy books, mingle with magicians, and view live birds with Hawks Aloft! More info here.
Ramona Emerson Author Talk
Celebrate the paperback release of Exposure, featuring the Albuquerque PD forensic photographer Rita Todacheene in the follow-up to National Book Award-longlisted thriller Shutter. Rita can see the ghosts of murder victims, and she uses this knowledge to help her solve crimes. In Gallup, a serial killer who murders indigent natives is on the loose; is Rita the only […]
Adrien Lawyer & the TGRCNM: Gender Transition for Dummies signing
Join Adrien Lawyer at Bookworks for a reading and signing of Gender Transition For Dummies, a powerful resource for anyone considering a gender transition, or just trying to understand the process. The book and the Transgender Resource Center of NM are here to support and guide the gender-diverse community and their loved ones, so everyone […]
Indigenize Your Mind Book Club: Indian Burial Ground by Nick Medina
Join the conversation about Indigenous cultural themes, values, and community as we read works by Indigenous authors. Book Club leader Desiderya Costello is from To’Hajiilee, New Mexico. Desiderya is a member of the Navajo Nation and her clans are the Mexican Clan, Waters Edge, Big Water, and Within His Cover.
Meet the Author: Ramona Emerson
Indigenous author Ramona Emerson will be at the San Pedro Library to discuss her new book, Exposure!
Page Crafts Book Arts: Altered Book of Pockets
Make the coolest book of pockets, inspired by the work of book artist Natasa Marinkovic. Use provided materials – PVA glue, stamps, stickers, washi tape, and other supplies – to create a book of pockets in which to stash secret letters, favorite photos, and other treasures.
Read Between the Spines
Youth aged 13 to 18, meet at the International District Library every month to discuss YA books with inclusive representations of characters, themes, and settings. Discuss issues like the separation of authors and the work they publish, the relationship between reader and author, and the importance of representation – all while having a blast reading […]
Book Launch: Zahra Marwan, The Sunflowers
Zahra Marwan grew up in two desserts: Kuwait, near the sea. and Albuquerque, far from the water. Bookworks hosts the launch of Zahra Marwan’s gorgeous new picture book, The Sunflowers: Vincent van Gogh’s Search for Beauty. Marwan’s much-lauded debut, Where Butterflies Fill the Sky, is a beauty, and her new book promises the same. Join […]
Indigenize Your Mind Book Group
This month the book club will discuss They Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars, about Sellars’ experiences in the Residential Canadian Indian School and her healing journey afterward. Be aware of traumatic topics, as well as courage. This book club highlights Indigenous cultural perspectives and how they influence the reader.