“Witty, authentic, and visual, echoing with grace and deep insight.” — Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award Winner

Mechanics’ Hall and The Telling Room are delighted to co-host the book launch for It Rains Diamonds on Neptune: The Telling Room’s 20th Anniversary Anthology. This illustrated anthology pairs the voices of youth with those of established Maine authors writing across genres, identities, experiences, and themes. Powerful stories, poems, essays, and recipes—accompanied by pen and ink illustrations—touch on pressing topics impacting youth today, from climate change, LGBTQ+ identity, gun violence, and racism; to finding community, cultural connections, humor, and hope in unexpected places.

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The evening will feature readings by:

Brooks Miller & Maya Williams

Leela Marie Hidier & Nick Fuller Googins

Jules Vázquez & Mira Ptacin

Noor Sager & Arisa White