Adelphi University will welcome Barbara Forste and her daughter, award-winning actress and producer Sarah Jessica Parker–lifelong advocates of reading and libraries–to its second annual Writers and Readers Festival, which will be held on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5.
Their conversation on April 4 will be moderated by Adriana Trigiani, award-winning author and playwright and host of the hit podcast You Are What You Read. Audiences will also get a special sneak peek at Parker’s powerful new project, The Librarians, a documentary she executive-produced.
Celebrating the Pleasures of Reading and Writing
The Adelphi 2025 Writers & Readers Festival, founded by Adelphi alumna and New York Times bestselling novelist Alice Hoffman ’73, ’02 (Hon.), will celebrate the pleasures of reading and writing with students, teachers, librarians, emerging writers and the local community. Attendees can get an inside look at the art of writing and the business of publishing, connect with fellow book lovers, and have the chance to meet and hear from prominent authors, including Hoffman, Trigiani, Alvin Hall, Ann Leary, Elinor Lipman, Lise Olsen, Jennifer Baker, Matthew Klam, Lisa Genova, Lee Woodruff, Laura Zigman, and more.
“Stories connect us. Whether on the page, the stage or the screen, they shape our understanding of the world, ignite our imaginations and deepen our empathy,” said Hoffman, author of more than 40 works of fiction, including Practical Magic. “As we gather to listen, reflect and celebrate the written word, I hope festival attendees will discover new ideas, fresh inspiration and a renewed love for literature.”
See the Full Schedule of Events and Registration Information
The Adelphi Writers & Readers Festival will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on April 4, and 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on April 5, at the University’s Garden City campus. The two-day event will include panels and keynotes with bestselling authors, and professional development workshops with literary agents, book editors, writing coaches and Adelphi professors from the MFA in Creative Writing program, as well as conversations with writers and publishing insiders about the art and business of publishing.
Registration for the event is limited and is now open. Register for the Adelphi Writers & Readers Festival and see the full schedule of events.