Literary Arts | Pittsburgh City Paper

Pittsburgh author Sherrie Flick to host Write the Rivers tours

By Dani Janae

Jun 30, 2022

Bring a pen, paper, and walking shoes for this series of guided tours in three historic Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

The rivers are a focal point in Pittsburgh and a source of fun and inspiration for many. If you're looking to do something along the rivers this summer, or get to know the city while being creative, a local author might have just what you need...

Pittsburgh author Sherrie Flick to host Write the Rivers tours (2)

Married authors turn their love story into young adult book set in Pittsburgh

By Jordana Rosenfeld
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Mihaela Moscaliuc and Judith Vollmer on poetry, friendship

By Rege Behe
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Brandon Getz delivers twisted collection of short stories

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By Rege Behe
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By Dani Janae
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August Wilson: The Writer’s Landscape immerses audiences in life of legendary playwright

By Amanda Waltz
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Certain and Impossible Events turns adolescent tragedy into thoughtful exploration of suicide

By Amanda Waltz
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Allegheny County Libraries launch new app for borrowers across region

By Amanda Waltz
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City of Asylum writer Tuhin Das astounds with new poetry collection

By Dani Janae
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By Rege Behe
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CP Book Club launches with March selection Certain and Impossible Events

By CP Staff
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Heinz History Center book about Black Olympian honored by first-ever Anthem Awards

By Amanda Waltz
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By Jordan Snowden
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Pittsburgh author Angela Velez gives voice to first-gen college kids with debut novel

By Amanda Waltz
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Jennifer Haigh brings reproductive rights to the forefront with Mercy Street

“Abortion is one of those issues that everybody has an opinion about."

By Rege Behe
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Pittsburgh booksellers receive holiday bonuses from author James Patterson

By Amanda Waltz
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Pitt and City of Asylum request donations for social justice book drive

By Dani Janae
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