Event Details
Join us at Bryant Park's Reading Room on Wednesday, August 19, from 12:30–1:45 PM for a special Author Series event, The Making of an Anthology, featuring Kathy Curto, Terri Linton, Christopher L. Vaughan, and Domenica Ruta. This free event brings together the editor and contributors behind What Are You Waiting For?: An Anthology for an engaging conversation about the collaborative process of bringing an anthology to life and the personal stories that shape its pages. From memoir and personal essays to fiction and journalism, the featured writers bring diverse perspectives and experiences to their work, with stories exploring family, parenthood, identity, and the unexpected moments that shape our lives. Hosted by actress and Little Known Facts with Ilana Levine podcaster Ilana Levine, the discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at the art of anthology-making and the power of sharing stories.
The Reading Room at Bryant Park is a free, open-air literary oasis in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Open daily from 11 AM to 7 PM through October, it offers a thoughtfully curated selection of books, newspapers, and magazines for visitors to enjoy on the lawn beneath its signature yellow umbrellas or shaded trees. Now through September, the Reading Room offers a lineup of weekly literary programming, including author talks, poetry readings, film discussions, book clubs, and children’s StoryTime.