FESTIVAL UNBOUND

2nd Tuesday of the Month, December-February @ 6-7:30pm Bethlehem Area Public Library

Join in this series of monthly book discussions at the Bethlehem Area Public Library Main Branch, focusing on themes from Sitting Pretty. Hosted by Lehigh Valley author and scholar Stephanie Powell Watts, this series of book discussions will focus on varying aspects of the book with special guest speakers at each. Join for one or for all. All are FREE. Registration is requested through the Bethlehem Area Public Library.

December 10
–   special guest Robin Gow (Identity and Disability Studies scholar & writer)
–   “snow-date” will be same day and time via zoom
January 14
–   special guest Chaz Hayden (local author)
–   “snow-date” will be the same day and time via zoom
February 11
–   special guest *** author of “Sitting Pretty” Rebekah Taussig (via zoom)
–   “snow-date” will be same day and time via zoom

Questions? Contact Margot Hillman at margot@touchstone.org.
Please contact Jacqui Schwartz at jacqui@touchstone.org with accessibility questions and to request assistance. All requests need to be made at least two weeks prior to the event. We will fill requests to the best of our ability.

Panel Discussion

Saturday, March 8, 2025 @ 2-4pm at Bethlehem Area Public Library
Wrapping up the series of book-talks, this panel discussion, will feature regional experts on areas of interest brought up through the book discussions. Moderated by local author and scholar, Stephanie Powell Watts. Held at the Bethlehem Area Public Library Main Branch.

Questions? Contact Margot Hillman at margot@touchstone.org.
Please contact Jacqui Schwartz at jacqui@touchstone.org with accessibility questions and to request assistance. All requests need to be made at least two weeks prior to the event. We will fill requests to the best of our ability.

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