Maine authors
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PublishedJune 18, 2023
Original art from beloved Maine children’s author Robert McCloskey on view in Brunswick
'Robert McCloskey: The Art of Wonder' opens Tuesday at Curtis Memorial Library and features work for 'Blueberries for Sal,' 'Make Way for Ducklings' and others.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2022
Maine author Monica Wood supports strike at HarperCollins, refuses to work on forthcoming novel
The Portland writer is represented by a publisher owned by HarperCollins, which is facing mounting pressure from unionized workers, including her editor, who walked off the job on Nov. 10.
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PublishedJune 5, 2022
Four new books toast the tastes of Maine, the importance of a well made drink and our shared food history
Stock your pantry and liquor cabinets. Maine cooks and authors share enough fond food memories, cherished recipes and smart techniques to keep you well fed and amply lubricated all summer long.
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PublishedMay 22, 2022
Vinalhaven shines, again, in Chris Van Dusen’s latest children’s book
When this Maine author gave island mishap a much closer look, he turned a true story about neighbors into a picture book.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2021
Portland history professor makes his first foray into fiction
Murky Overhead," a historical fiction novel by Michael Connolly, tells the story of a day in the life of a young Irish couple living in Portland during the turn of the 20th century. A book launch is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Maine Irish Heritage Center.
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PublishedJune 29, 2021
It’s a draw: Children’s book artists face off in first live event in more than a year
Maine author/illustrators Ryan T. Higgins and Chris Van Dusen will appear in a Draw Off July 17 at Congress Square Park.
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PublishedMay 18, 2021
Portland author explores lore of Bigfoot in Maine
A book, written by Michelle Souliere, includes first-person accounts from those who say they have seen the cryptid in Maine.