MAPLEWOOD, NJ — “Maplewood Compendium,” the first new book written specifically about Maplewood in almost 25 years, according to author Dan Kaslow, has just been published. Based on extensive, original research by longtime Maplewood resident Kaslow, this 127-page book covers every aspect of Maplewood in its 12 chapters. Included are mini-biographies of hundreds of Maplewood […]
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 is underway in Maplewood and South Orange, from Latin Restaurant Week and outdoor dance parties to documentary and feel-good films. South Orange Village President Sheena Collum described the festivities as “a perfect blend of music, dance, entertainment and education as we enjoy and honor the […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — SOMA PRIDE 2021 is a time for South Orange and Maplewood residents to come together as one in celebration of all LGBTQ-plus identities and allies collectively united. The monthlong schedule of events will shine a light on LGBTQ-plus issues with books, films, discussions, performances, picnics and parties, and recognize […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Library’s Ideas Festival, celebrating the talent and creativity of the SOMA community, is now in its seventh year and will include the following events, all to be held at the Main Library, 51 Baker St., unless otherwise noted: “An Evening with Barry Sonnenfeld,” Wednesday, March 11, at 8 p.m. Sonnenfeld […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Publishers Weekly announced recently that Words Bookstore in Maplewood has been selected as one of five finalists for Bookstore of the Year. Words was chosen from a group of 2,500 independent bookstores for this recognition. The names of the five finalists were released at the Winter Institute, the annual meeting of the […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood novelist Lisa A. Sturm will celebrate the publication of her debut novel, “Echoed In My Bones,” just released by Twisted Road Publications, at an author event on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road, Maplewood. “Echoed In My Bones” is the story of twin biracial sisters […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Joe Strupp, of Maplewood, has written his second book, a non-fiction review of the current state of news, titled “Killing Journalism: How Greed, Laziness (And Donald Trump) Are Destroying News And How We Can Save It.” The book, published by Willow Street Press, details what is wrong with today’s news media: not […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — South Orange resident Brian Saber will read from his new book “Asking Styles: Revolutionize Your Fundraising” on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Words Bookstore, 179 Maplewood Ave. in Maplewood. Saber will talk about how the “Asking Styles” can help everyone — staff member and volunteer — be more comfortable and […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad returned to her hometown of Maplewood on just the second day of her book tour to rehash old times with the community and to discuss the trials she withstood to make Team USA in the 2016 Olympics. On July 25, Muhammad promoted her memoir “Proud” — which also has […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — As part of his New Jersey job tour to gather information about employment in the state, N.J. Sen. Robert Menendez met with Jonah and Ellen Zimiles, owners of Words Bookstore in Maplewood, and other parents of children with autism, on July 2 at the bookstore. Words runs a job-training program for individuals […]