Please join Onion River Press and Phoenix Books for an evening with Janvier Nsengiyumva to celebrate the release of his memoir, Eyes Guided by God. Janvier will be in conversation with Vermont poet and educator, Rajnii Eddins.

A child of Burundian immigrants, Janvier was born and raised in the harsh reality of Tanzanian refugee camps. This stark yet moving autobiography tells of his memories of that time, from his birth and growing up in the camps with his brothers and sisters, to his early years in the United States.

Recalling the memories of his family and...

Join Lt. Governor David Zuckerman and guests at Phoenix Books in Burlington to hear excerpts from some books that have been the subject of bans and participate in a discussion about the importance of free speech, inclusion, democracy, and open dialogue.

Around the country, we have seen the proliferation of book challenges and bans by school districts and local governments. These bans often target books that feature LGBTQ+ characters; talk about gender and sexuality; highlight racial disparities; or talk about difficult issues such as substance abuse and cases of police violence. Students, teachers, and curious minds should be able to access materials that spark critical thinking, cover difficult topics, and appeal to diverse interests without fear of government interference....

Join us for an afternoon of poetry hosted by Phoenix Books Rutland’s own Bianca Amira Zanella.  Come to read, come to listen, or come for both!  Those interested in reading can sign up at the door.

ABOUT THE EVENT HOST:  Bianca Amira Zanella is a cis queer Vermont-based performance poet, artist, and advocate living on traditionally Abenaki land. She is the Poet-in-Residence at Phoenix Books Rutland, hosting an international monthly open mic. Her poems have most recently appeared in The Artful Mind, The Rutland Herald, The Mountain Troubadour, and The Reverie. Their...

Please join us at AO Glass in downtown Burlington as we celebrate the release of The Glass Chateau with critically acclaimed author Stephen P. Kiernan.  This very special launch event is happening in the glass factory where research for The Glass Chateau took place.   Refreshments available, glass giveaways during the event.

About the book:  One month after the end of World War II, amid the jubilation in the streets of France, there are throngs of people stunned by the recovery work ahead. Every bridge, road, and rail...