Local Authors

from Western Massachusetts

Local authors Maria Luisa Arroyo (Springfield) and Kaolin (Northampton) participate in the September 2011 Author Fair.

Author Fair | Display Cases | List of Local Authors | Booklists

Author Fair

The Library's biannual Author Fairs provide occasions for writers to connect with interested readers and new audiences. In addition book collectors in pursuit of signed books or small press books have an opportunity to add to their collections. You won't be disappointed, and we really do look forward to seeing you at the Library! Please call the Central Library at (413) 263-6828, ext. 221 if you have any questions.

The Author Fair, first held in 2010 at the Central Library has become a popular, biannual event. Each Fair features local, recently published authors in an all-day social event so that authors can connect with the readers of the Springfield City Library community, discuss their books and their work as writers, sell and sign copies for the public to enjoy, and to network with one another. The Fair has been well received by authors and readers alike and usually showcases at least a dozen local authors.

*Husein Muhammed at the September 2011 Author Fair.*

Display Cases

The Springfield City Library maintains a public display of books written by local authors in an effort to highlight local talent and achievement. The display is currently housed on the lowest level of the Central Library in three glass cases near the Lower Circulation Desk. In most cases circulating copies are available of all titles on display so please ask a librarian if you see anything you would like to read or review.

List of Local Authors

Western Massachusetts has long been home to dozens of famous and influential writers including historical figures like Herman Melville and Emily Dickinson, contemporary novelist Anita Shreve (Longmeadow), and also Springfield natives Robert Parker and Theodore Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss). The list below includes some of the many local authors that have participated in programming at the Springfield City Library.

Sparkie Allison
Clayton Arline
Maria Luisa Arroyo
Tim Baer
Richard Ballon
Michele P. Barker
Eric Bascom
B.D. Bossidy
Latoya Bosworth
Tyler E. Boudreau
Crystal Senter Brown
Joanna Lillian Brown
Durham Caldwell
Amy Caruso
Gineen Cooper
Rico Daniele
Everett Decker
Cyndie Degnan
Michael Dialessi
G. Michael Dobbs
Marty Dobrow
Keshawn Dodds
Wayne Dusza
Paula Finch
Gerry Fitzgerald
Genevieve Fraser
Saloma Miller Furlong
Nadine Gallo
Gerry Garner
Carolyn Gibbs
Tzivia Gover
Donalyn Gross
Andrea Hairston
John Hamilton
Jack Y. Hess
Sandra J. Howell
Blanche Jackson-Hill
Jacqueline Jock
Martha Johnson
Scotti Jones
Umm Juwayriyah
Kaolin
Loretta Kapinos
Judith Kappenman

David LaPorte
Brian Leaf
Jody Lebel
Pat Leuchtman
Joy Ellen Levine
Lucie Lewis
Jacqueline Lynch
Michael Maloni
Ellen Meeropol
Jolene Mercadante
Dawn Metcalf
Melva Michaelian
Lorene Morin
Husein Muhammad
Sister Maria Joseph Nace
Dean Nimmer
Dr Raymond Ogums
Stephen Louis Patrick
David Proctor
Randy Purinton
Price Van Ray
Joan Morris Reilly
Martina Dianne Robinson
Phyllis St. George
Charlene St. Onge
Jane Schneeloch
Elizabeth Slade
Suzanne Strempek Shea
Barbara Spear
Susan Stinson
Joanne Sullivan
Lori Szepelak
Jean Thompson
Art Tipaldi
Courtney Vail
Eric Watts
Nick Wedlake
Tom Weiner
Yvonne Williams
Jacqueline Williams-Hines
Elaine Wolf
Jane Yolen

*Jacqueline Williams-Hines at the September 2011 Author Fair.*

Booklists

Follow the links listed below to find descriptions for many of the books written by local authors from Western Massachusetts.

updated : April 17, 2013