Hudson Valley Books for Humanity

08/14/2026

Poetry for Strangers is back again tomorrow!

In this free social art project, Glydel Glydel Go will write a poem for you on her typewriter after a short dialogue. Stop by any time, no reservation needed, a get to experience a taste of a handcrafted poem this Saturday.

Want something to keep? She can add a scrapbook spread or card too for a couple dollars!

08/11/2026

Croton native N. West Moss comes home to celebrate her acclaimed new middle-grade novel Birdy — a main character was inspired by Teatown's very first naturalist.

This is so much more than a signing: a reading from Birdy, a reading from Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin! (the Caldecott Honor picture book by West's father, Lloyd Moss), a book discussion, a short journaling activity, Q&A, signing, and homemade zucchini & banana muffins

Thursday, August 20 · 7 PM
67 Central Avenue, Ossining, NY
Free — all ages welcome, adults too! RSVP at hvbooksforhumanity.com/events or with the link in our bio

08/03/2026

Not sure what to read next? Here’s a staff pick!⁣
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This week from Janet: London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family’s Search for Truth by Patrick Radden Keefe⁣
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“a riveting true story about the mysterious death of a young man in London, and his family’s search for the truth. The author’s masterful storytelling and reportage exposes the corruption beneath the city’s glamour and wealth, the secret life of the young man, and the heartbreaking journey of a family trying to figure out not just how their son died, but who he truly was at the end of his life.  Highly recommend!”⁣
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07/28/2026

Not sure what to read next? Here’s a staff pick from us!⁣
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This week from Betsy: Contrapposto by Dave Eggers⁣
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“This book by one of my favorite authors pulled me in immediately because… I’m an artist. It’s about authentic art, really learning, as a young person, about how to draw and how to see. One of the most basic and difficult parts of being an artist and Eggars captures it beautifully, the early mystery and craft of putting on paper what you see in front of you. It was captivating to me! I also am blown away by Eggars’ ability to write in so many different genres. Not to mention, the man can draw!”

07/25/2026

And just like that, Colin Asher, the author featured on tomorrow’s New York Times Book Review section, will be in@our store today at 3:00. Come on by for music with Kenyatta Emmanuel and the Cambia Collective from Musicambia. Free! Books available for purchase and signing.

07/23/2026

07/20/2026

Not sure what to read next? Here’s a staff pick!

This week from Leana: The Overstory by Richard Powers

“Every time I reread The Overstory by Richard Powers, I am challenged, moved, held, and transformed. Like its protagonists—the trees—this book, just by existing, breathes the wisdom of nature into its readers. The Overstory, while not the most recently published book we have in the store, might be the most timeless one.”

07/17/2026

We have a special event coming up next Saturday!

Experience the powerful voice and storytelling of Kenyatta Emmanuel—artist, activist, and performer whose journey has taken him from Sing Sing to Carnegie Hall. He’ll be joined by The Cambia Collective, Musicambia’s band of Teaching Artists and Alumni.

Musicambia (“music” + “change”) helps people in prison write, play, and perform music, building collaborative communities that support the health and well-being of everyone involved.

After the performance, author Colin Asher will read from his new book, The Midnight Special: The Secret Prison History of American Music (W.W. Norton and Company, 2026). Copies will be available for purchase and signing.

Free to attend, rsvp encouraged.. Donations will be collected to support Musicambia’s extraordinary work changing lives through music.

07/13/2026

Thanks so much to all who came out for our final 𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙠 last week!⁣
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We loved seeing both familiar and new faces, and getting to collaborate with Hudson Valley Writers Center ⁣

07/09/2026

Join The Hudson Valley Writers Center⁣ (HVWC) and Hudson Valley Books for Humanity (HVBH) for Draft n’ Drink! Dominika Wrozynski will be hosting at the Hudson Valley Books for Humanity!⁣
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Meet us for an evening of writing prompts and exercises, a beverage, and a fun and casual environment where we can write creatively in community. Participation in the guided writing exercises is voluntary, and participants can share their work in small and large groups towards the end of the session.⁣
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Dominika Wrozynski is the Program Director for the Hudson Valley Writers Center and author of American Accent, winner of the Sinclair Poetry Prize from Evening Street Press. She is also the author of Dear Charis:, a chapbook co-authored with Sarah Grieve (forthcoming in August 2026).⁣
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Thursday, July 9⁣
7:00-8:30 pm⁣
Hudson Valley Books for Humanity - 67 Central Avenue⁣
Ossining, NY 10562⁣
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