Upcoming Events
I love people and thrive on live events—bookstores, festivals, panels, interviews, you name it. If you’re putting something together and want me there, let’s talk. More dates and details will be added soon, but here’s what’s already on the books.
Book Tour 2026
March 19, 2026
Amherst County, VA
Reading and Conversation with Laurie Gwen Shapiro
7PM.
English and Creative Writing Program, Sweet Briar College.
Free and open to the public
March 21, 2026
Charlottesville, VA
2026 Virginia Festival of the Book
12-1:30pm. Laurie Gwen Shapiro explores the complex, publicity-driven marriage between pilot Amelia Earhart and her husband, publisher George Putnam, revealing how their partnership propelled her sky-high fame through daring stunts but also pushing her into dangerous flights, shaping her legendary status.
April 16, 2026
Wilmington, NC
Fuzzy Needle Records & Books
Laurie will be in conversation with essayist John Jeremiah Sullivan (Pulphead) at his local record store and bookshop.
May 2, 2026
Annapolis, MD
Annapolis Book Festival
Save The Date!
May 16, 2026
NYC
Walk Through Amelia Earhart’s NYC with Author Laurie Gwen Shapiro
Uncover the New York City haunts of America’s iconic 1920s/1930s aviator on this one-time, special edition tour! Registration opens on May 2 and is booked on a first come, first served basis
May 17, 2026
NYC
Walk Through Amelia Earhart’s NYC with Author Laurie Gwen Shapiro
Uncover the New York City haunts of America’s iconic 1920s/1930s aviator on this one-time, special edition tour! Registration opens on May 2 and is booked on a first come, first served basis
May 18, 2026
Brooklyn, NY
Casey Sherman in person event with Laurie Gwen Shapiro
6:30PM. Author event at Barnes & Noble Atlantic Avenue where Casey Sherman celebrates the release of “The Killer and Frank Lloyd Wright: The True Story of Mass Murder in Paradise”! Casey will be joined in conversation by Laurie Gwen Shapiro, author of “The Aviator and the Showman: Amelia Earhart, George Putnam, and the Marriage that Made an American Icon”.
May 26, 2026
NYC
Save the date: May 26, 2026
The Bowery Boys Live at City Winery NYC.
Heated Rivalries
With special guest Laurie Gwen Shapiro discussing Amelia Earhart and Elinor Smith.
Ticket link coming March 24
IN THE WORKS
• San Diego Air & Space Museum
• Big multicity California tour in the works – stay tuned
Check back for updates as more events are confirmed.
Are you a bookstore, festival, or event organizer? Let’s talk. I love meeting readers, swapping stories, and bringing history to life.
Want to bring me to your event?