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
Richmond, VA
The Woman’s Club at Bolling Haxall House
Laurie Gwen Shapiro will explore the complex, decade-long marriage between Amelia Earhart and publisher George Putnam, arguing that their partnership was crucial to Earhart’s fame, but also pushed her toward dangerous stunts, potentially influencing her final flight.
NYC
Miss Manhattan Non-Fiction Reading Series
7:30pm. Laurie Gwen Shapiro, author of The Aviator and the Showman and The Stowaway will be joining the Miss Manhattan Non Fiction Reading Series at Niagara Bar, 112 Ave A & 7th St, NYC
Virtual
Stowaway Event with Steamship Historical Society of America
6:30pm. Laurie Gwen Shapiro will be discussing her book “The Stowaway: A Young Man’s Extraordinary Adventure To Antarctica”. More event info coming soon!
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?