We are excited to support local published authors, celebrate their accomplishments, and connect them with book lovers and other aspiring writers.
The Library will host four Showcases per year, each one will feature 4 authors. Authors can read from their work, talk about their experience, answer questions, and sell and sign copies of their publications.
There will be three Showcases per year for adult works, and one for books written for teens and children.
Authors interested in participating in a Showcase are asked to complete the Local Author Showcase Form.
Questions? Contact Aaron Coutu at 401-739-5440 x9759
Adults
- Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
- Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
- Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Kids and Teens
- October 15, 2024 - 6:30pm - Click to read more
October 15th Showcase Authors
Rachel Menard, author of Game of Strength and Storm, book 1 of the Labors of Gen duology, a gender-bent YA fantasy Hercules retelling.
Sole Sheibar, writer of Learning Spanish with Sole, bilingual books for kids.
Elizabeth B. Splaine, author of Tyrone the Tenor Mouse about an adorable mouse who practices every day to achieve his dream of singing in the opera house where he lives.
Adam Shaughnessy, writer of The Entirely True Story of the Unbelievable FIB where two unlikely heroes discover some shocking truths.
Gail Fulton-Anderson, author of the picture book Play Me, Please! An old, abandoned piano, living in a corner of a music classroom, longs for someone to play his keys again.
Kaela Noel, author of The Cats of Silver Crescent. This book tells the story of a twelve-year-old girl who discovers a family of talking cats living in the house next door and must help them harness the magic that made them that way.
Rowena Zahnrei, writer of The Adventures of Nicki and Ricky: Baffling Birds! Nicki likes to speculate. Ricky would rather investigate. These sibling sleuths may not share the same attitude but, together, they seek to solve nature's mysteries with curiosity, a magnifying glass, and the Scientific Method.
Cynthia Di Filippo Elomaa, author of Nicky’s Very Messy Room. Room is a beautifully illustrated picture book that teaches children about personal responsibility, cooperation, and social and emotional development.
Jill Austin, author Where Did All the Rs Go? and other fun picture books. A silly story about a little letter R named Riley that moves to RI looking for other Rs to be friends with, but once he hears our accent he's left with only one question, "Where did all the Rs go?"
Brie Rowey, author of The Unmagical Little Witch. A charming picture book about a little witch who can’t do magic — teaching young children the power in creating their own magic.
Previous Showcases
April 23rd Authors
Kristin Monk
Author of Seaglass Dreams the story of Adeline, who discovers she has a gift that allows her to transcend her wildest dreams.
Amanda Creiglow
Writer of The Trove Arbitrations - an Urban Fantasy series.
William J. Kole
Author of The Big 100: The New World of Super-Aging. What happens to us when 65 is merely a life half-lived?
Matt Fitzpatrick
Writer of Forsythia's Ride tells the story of a New England girl who sought her fortune in Manhattan, only to find herself in mischief.
February 27th Authors
R. K. Bentley
Where Weavers Daire - Sci-Fi Novel
Web: rkbwrites.com Social: @rkbentley (everywhere)
John Houle
The King-Makers of Providence, a fictional account of local political corruption and intrigue, and The Siberian Candidate, the sequel and continuation of the story of former political consultant, Henry Mercucio, as he battles corporate infighting and finds himself in an international web.
Isaiah Johnson Bey
Xavion & Sareyus - A romantic fantasy novel mirroring world history. A Goddess and the Gods' son uncover conspiracies in Heaven and Earth.
Instagram: @authorisaiahjohnsonbey and @sleepingturtlemusic
SherryAnn Byron
PIECES OF ME Oswald Parker is a serial killer who murders people who are not doing what he feels they should be doing. Parker views his killing adventures as his daily mundane job. The novel depicts the psychological cavity of individuals who live in Garnet, RI. They are trying to live their lives in the midst of an ongoing catastrophe. Despite everything happening in Garnet, RI, there is still an opportunity for one's sense of humor. What would happen if the inexplicable came to life? Sometimes, things are not always the way they appear!
Contact: sbauthor@outlook.com