April 15-21, 2004

readings & book signings

ADAM REX The illustrator of award-winning children's book "The Dirty Cowboy" appears. Apr. 20, 11am, free. Chris's Corner, 1940 Pine St. 215-790-1727.

AWAKENING SELF-ESTEEM Christine Maguth Nezu leads a discussion about her book, "Awakening Self-Esteem: Spiritual and Psychological Techniques to Enhance Your Well-Being." Apr. 21, 7:30pm, free. Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 720 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. 610-520-0355.

CAROLE BERNSTEIN, Jody Kolodzey, Soren Paris and Khalil Murrell appear as part of Kelly Writers House at Book Corner. Apr. 17, 1pm, free. Book Corner, 311 N. 20th St. 215-567-0527.

COKIE ROBERTS The co-anchor of ABC's "This Week" discusses her new book "Founding Mothers: The Women who Raised our Nation." Apr. 20. Call 215-569-9700 for information and tickets. Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th & Vine Sts. 215-686-5322.

JAMES ALAN MCPHERSON The award-winning short story writer and memoirist speaks. Apr. 19, 6:30pm, free. RSVP to whfellow@writing.upenn.edu. Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk. 215-573-WRIT.

MOMS OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS BOOK GROUP An organizational meeting for a potential book group for moms. Apr. 17, 9:30am, free. Borders, 80 E. Wynnewood Rd., Wynnewood, PA. 610-642-0362.

MONOLOGUE SLAM Hosted by Triangle Theater, every Sunday, 7pm, $5 participants/free for audience. Call for more info. Triangle Theater, 1220 N. Lawrence St. 215-763-0110.

OPEN MIC Hosted by Richie Monteiro. Every Tuesday, 9pm. Sidestage, 449 S. Broad St., Trenton. 609-695-8770.

OPEN MIC POETRY Every Tues., 8-10pm, free. Hosted by Gwenny Love. Bubble House Tea/ Restaurant, 3404 Sansom Street.

PLUM SYKES The author and contributing editor at Vogue discusses her debut novel, "Bergdorf Blondes." Apr. 15, 6pm, free. Borders Book Shop, 1 S. Broad St. 215-568-7400. See Artspicks on p. 33 & 35.

POETRY SLAM Hosted by DJ Bailey, Postmidnight and Jay Simone. Every Thursday, 9pm. Sidestage, 449 S. Broad St., Trenton. 609-695-8770.

REGINALD HALL shares his story from his book "Memoir: Delaware County Prison." Apr. 17, 2pm, free. Borders Book Shop, 8701 Germantown Ave. 215-248-1213.

SANDRA KOHLER The author of "The Country of Women" reads poetry from her newest book, "The Ceremonies of Longing." Apr. 20, 7:30pm, free. Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 720 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. 610-520-0355.

STEPHEN DUNN AND MICHAEL MCGARVEY Poetry reading and book art talk by the authors of "Beyond Hammonton: South Jersey Poems by Stephen Dunn and Wood Engravings by Michael McGarvey." Apr. 20, 7pm, free. Ocean City Arts Center, 1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City, NJ.

SUSAN STEWART AND PAUL HENDRICKSON A celebration of the two Penn professors, winners of the National Book Critics' Circle Award. Apr. 15, 6pm, free. RSVP to whdreamteam@writing.upenn.edu. Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk. 215-573-WRIT.

THOM NICKELS signs copies of his photographic history "Gay and Lesbian Philadelphia." Apr. 17, 4pm, free. William Way Lesbian, Gay and Transgender Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. 215-732-2220.

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