News and Events
Thank you for visiting Lauren Simone Publishing House. Below are all upcoming events. Please RSVP so we have sufficient material for activities.
| December 16, 2021- Jan 3, 2022 |
🎄🎁 CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS 🎄🎁
| December 7, 2021 |
Rosamond White's Book Launch
TBD
| November 27, 2021 10am-3pm |
Small Business Saturday
2239 Main Street
Glastonbury, CT
| November 22-26,2021 |
🍁🍂🍃CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS 🍁🍂🍃
| November 11, 2021 5:30pm to 8:30pm |
Girls for Technology Pitch Competition
Hartford, CT
| November 9, 2021 5pm-7pm |
CLAS Career Night: Writing-Based Careers
University of Connecticut
| October 9, 2021 11am to 3pm |
The East Hartford Town Green
1047 Main Street, East Hartford, CT
Rain Date: Sunday, October 10 from 11:00 am -3:00 pm
| September 18, 2021 10am to 3pm |
Nomad's Adventure Quest
100 Bidwell Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074
100 Bidwell Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074
| September 17, 2021 10am-12pm |
Stony Brook University Virtual Fair
| Tuesday, August 17, 2021 7-8pm |
Amari Bingham's Book Launch
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 961 5339 3943
Passcode: 501501
Passcode: 501501
| Saturday, August 7, 2021 12pm-5pm |
UCONN Barnes and Noble's Books on Pratt
45 Pratt St, Hartford, CT 06103
| Sunday, August 1, 2021 12pm-3pm |
Capital Flea Market
300 Market St Hartford, CT 06120
| July 24, 2021 4pm |
Dr. John is a Guest Speaker
New England University Launch and Ceremony
New England University Launch and Ceremony
| June 2, 2021 2pm |
Interview with Julie Kratz and Simone Morris
Inclusion School Podcast
Inclusion School Podcast
| May 26, 2021 7pm EST |
| May 25, 2021 8am Jamaica, 9am EST |
| May 8, 2021 1pm-4pm |
Black Wall Street
Hall Neighborhood House
52 George E Pipkin's Way, Bridgeport, CT 06608
Free!!
Hall Neighborhood House
52 George E Pipkin's Way, Bridgeport, CT 06608
Free!!
| March 30, 2021 7-8pm |
The Supremely Empowered Women Series
Host: Alphonso McGriff
Facebook Live
Host: Alphonso McGriff
Facebook Live
| March 27, 2021 10:30am-12:00pm |
#ThisIsAmerica: Representation Matters with Project Happyvism
| March 18, 2021 7-8pm |
Plugged with Mahli and Joe Podcast
| February 27, 2021 2:40pm |
https://chatandspinradio.com/
| October 28, 2020 5:30pm |
Register to attend and receive a free copy of the book.
| October 20, 2020 8pm |
Tucked in Tuesdays
Olivia Lauren Bedtime Story
IG Live: @tutoringyoutoexcellence
Olivia Lauren Bedtime Story
IG Live: @tutoringyoutoexcellence
| October 4, 2020 7pm |
Join our authors and Elm City Lit Fest for an interesting discussion via Facebook Live or YouTube.
| September 19, 2020 12-3pm |
African American Children's Book Festival
| September 19, 2020 10-12pm |
Hartford Public Library is presenting Hartford’s L.I.T. (Literary Integrated Trailblazers) virtual programming event, “All Things Lit Live!”
Zoom events will stream on Hartford Public Library’s Facebook page.
| September 12, 2020 2pm |
Write to Win
| August 3-7 1-3pm |
| July 22, 2020 12pm |
FAVARH Arts Interview
225 Commerce Drive
Canton, CT 06019-2478
| July 18, 2020 1pm |
| July 16, 2020 12pm-12:45pm |
Introduction to Authorship
Learn about story telling and how to write your very own story
with
Olivia Lauren
Hospitality Kidz
Register for Zoom event
$5
Learn about story telling and how to write your very own story
with
Olivia Lauren
Hospitality Kidz
Register for Zoom event
$5
| June 12, 2020 12-6pm |
Juneeteenth Celebration
Black Wall Street
Bridgeport, CT
Black Wall Street
Bridgeport, CT
| June 6, 2020 |
Local Author Festival
Windsor Public Library
323 Broad Street, Windsor, CT 06095
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Windsor Public Library
323 Broad Street, Windsor, CT 06095
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
| May 6, 2020 5:30pm, 7pm |
LOL Virtual Book Club
Guest Authors: Victoria Allen and Yvette Phillips
http://bit.ly/lolbookclubonline
Guest Authors: Victoria Allen and Yvette Phillips
http://bit.ly/lolbookclubonline
| April 2nd, 2020 |
Literacy Night
Environmental Sciences Magnet School at Mary Hooker
440 Broadview Terrace, Hartford, CT 06106
www.environmentalsciencesmagnet.org
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Environmental Sciences Magnet School at Mary Hooker
440 Broadview Terrace, Hartford, CT 06106
www.environmentalsciencesmagnet.org
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
| March 21, 2020 11am-1pm |
Spring Art Showcase
Nomads Adventure Quest
100 Bidwell Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074
Admission: $5
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19
Nomads Adventure Quest
100 Bidwell Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074
Admission: $5
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19
| March 18, 2020 6-8pm |
LOL Book Club presents Literature Out Loud
Vernon Center Middle School
777 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066
| March 2nd, 2020 |
National Read Across America Day
All Are Welcome
Volunteers needed in Hartford, CT.
Contact: Annie Sommers
asommers@unitedwayinc.org or 860-493-1135
All Are Welcome
Volunteers needed in Hartford, CT.
Contact: Annie Sommers
asommers@unitedwayinc.org or 860-493-1135
| February 29, 2020 7pm |
Black Business Gala
Small Business Night Out
960 Main Street, Hartford, CT
| February 29, 2020 3:30- 4:30pm |
Birthed Out of Africa Black Heritage Month Celebration
East Hartford Cultural Center
50 Chapman Place, East Hartford, CT
50 Chapman Place, East Hartford, CT
| February 27, 2020 10am-2pm |
Black History Month Celebration
Department of Administrative Services
450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT
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Feb 26, 2020 6-8pm
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Urban Grants 4 Us Visual Literacy Exhibition
Stetson Branch Library
200 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511
Stetson Branch Library
200 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511
| February 7, 2020 |
LOL Book Club presents Literature Out Loud
Vernon Center Middle School
777 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066
Vernon Center Middle School
777 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066
| February 1, 2020 |
Take Your Child to Library Day
| January 17, 2020 630-8pm |
Presents
Literature Out Loud
Vernon Center Middle School
777 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066
|
December 13, 2018 6pm
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LOL Book Club
Presents
Literature Out Loud
Vernon Center Middle School
777 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066
Presents
Literature Out Loud
Vernon Center Middle School
777 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066
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December 7, 2019 10am-3pm
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First Congregational Church of Bloomfield
10 Wintonbury Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06002
10 Wintonbury Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06002
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December 5, 2019 11am-3pm
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Holiday Bazaar
Barnes and Noble
18 Front Street, Hartford, CT
Barnes and Noble
18 Front Street, Hartford, CT
| November 8th at 5:30pm |
LOVE OF LITERATURE BOOK CLUB MEETS AGAIN! 💃🏾
777 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066
Vernon Center Middle School! We can’t wait to see you all again and explore fun through literature. 💃🏾😍📚 this club is for boys and girls ages 6 to 13. Please invite a friend and RSVP ASAP!
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October 19, 2019 10am-2pm
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Strong Family Farm Festival
274 West Street, Vernon, CT 06066
274 West Street, Vernon, CT 06066
| October 12, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm |
East Hartford Fall Festival
Town Green
1047 Main Street
East Hartford, CT
Town Green
1047 Main Street
East Hartford, CT
| October 5, 2019 10am- 5pm |
Connecticut Literary Festival
Real Art Ways
56 Arbor Street
Hartford, CT
Real Art Ways
56 Arbor Street
Hartford, CT
| October 5, 2019 11am- 4pm |
Auerfarm Fall Festival
158 Auer Farm Road
Bloomfield, CT, 06002
158 Auer Farm Road
Bloomfield, CT, 06002
| September 20, 2019 10am |
Barnes & Noble and the Hartford Business Improvement District are hosting the Books on Pratt!
| August 9, 2019 11:30am-12pm |
Story Time at Ruth Mott Foundation
Applewood Estate
Flint, Michigan
Applewood Estate
Flint, Michigan
| July 20, 2019 10am-4pm |
Giant Leap Day
Discovery Museum
Bridgeport, CT
Free admission
| July 6, 2019 3-5pm |
Royal Party with Yvette Phillips
at Kozy Korner Bookstore
Kingston, JA
For ages 6-12
at Kozy Korner Bookstore
Kingston, JA
For ages 6-12
RSVP: 876-669-6813
| June 23, 2019 1-3pm |
Sally Sunflower Adventure
Strong Family Farm
| June 1st, 2019 11am-12pm |
Sally Sunflower Adventure
Everwonder Children Museum
31 Pecks Ln, Newtown, CT 06470
| May 31, 2019 5:30-7:30pm |
Center Road School 50th Anniversary Party
Imani Grant presents her new book,
Imani Grant presents her new book,
The Golden Life of Sally Sunflower, and a fun activity to go along with it.
Activities also include a DJ, bounce house, food trucks, and more!
Activities also include a DJ, bounce house, food trucks, and more!
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May 18, 2019 10am-4pm |
Hartford LIT Book Festival
Hartford Public Library
500 Main St, Hartford, Connecticut 06103
For all ages
Hartford Public Library
500 Main St, Hartford, Connecticut 06103
For all ages
| May 11th 6-10pm |
| April 12, 2019 6-8pm |
PJ Party Story Time with Olivia Lauren
That Book Store
Wethersfield, CT
For ages 2-8 years old
That Book Store
Wethersfield, CT
For ages 2-8 years old
| March 31st 5:30-7:00pm |
997 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06107
For ages 6 and up
RSVP here
| March 16, 2019 1-3pm |
Painting with a twist
Meet and Paint with Imani Ariana
45 Pratt St, Hartford, CT 06103
860-970-1819
For ages 6 and up
Meet and Paint with Imani Ariana
45 Pratt St, Hartford, CT 06103
860-970-1819
For ages 6 and up
| March 15, 2019 7-830pm |
Olivia Travels: A Guide to Modes of Transportation
21 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Hartford, CT 06106
For ages 3-9 years old
| March 2, 2019 1-2pm |
Bookophilia
Special double reading of "Olivia Travels" and
"The Dowe Twins: Siblings Fight" both from the
Lauren Simone Publishing House.
Special double reading of "Olivia Travels" and
"The Dowe Twins: Siblings Fight" both from the
Lauren Simone Publishing House.
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March 1, 2019 6-8pm |
Read Across America Day
| February 18, 2019 |
Intrepid Air, Sea, and Space Museum
Imani Ariana at
Pop Up and Read Explosion
