Summertime Poetry Reading and Book-Shopping for a Cause
(Released: 14 July 2006)

At the upcoming reading, ASC poets will read from ASC's literary magazine, Situations. Pictured here is ASC poet Ruth Bryant, sharing her work at a Barnes & Noble-sponsored literary event that took place earlier this year.
On Thursday, July 27, in collaboration with Barnes & Noble Booksellers/Astor Place, ASC will present a summertime poetry reading featuring participants from our Creative Writing Workshop, with a reading by guest poet Edwin Torres, author of The All-Union Day of the Shock Worker. This not-to-be-missed literary event starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. and ends at eight. The reading, which is free of charge, will take place on the second floor of Barnes & Noble/Astor Place, 4 Astor Place (between Lafayette Avenue and Broadway, just south of East 8th Street).

The poetry reading kicks off a special four-day bookfair. From July 27 to July 30, anyone presenting a bookfair voucher when making a purchase from the Barnes & Noble/Astor Place store can earmark a portion of the proceeds as a donation to ASC.

Click here to open and print your official ASC bookfair vouchers (PDF format, Adobe Acrobat Reader required). Print as many as you please and invite all your book-loving friends and family to participate. Eligible items for the donation program include books, music, magazines, and café gift items. Remember to bring your vouchers to the bookfair—ASC will not receive a portion of the proceeds from your purchase unless you have your voucher with you.

Our thanks to Barnes & Noble Booksellers for its continued partnership with ASC and its ongoing support of New Yorkers living with and at risk for HIV/AIDS.

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