Middletown Strong: Looking Up with Russell Library

Local Author︱Matthew Dicks

August 23, 2022 Russell Library Season 2 Episode 11
Middletown Strong: Looking Up with Russell Library
Local Author︱Matthew Dicks
Show Notes

Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for this wonderful conversation between Christy and local author and teacher, Matthew Dicks. This interview is a journey... weaving effortlessly between topics; such as, the art of storytelling, the education system, writing, parenting, finding hidden gems in Connecticut and the challenges of living unhoused. Matthew is an open and generous guest who will inspire you to read one of his books while savoring some fantastic local pizza and ice cream. Enjoy! 

http://speakupstorytelling.com/
https://themoth.org/
https://www.npr.org/programs/wait-wait-dont-tell-me/
https://www.hillstead.org/
https://chs.org/
https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank

Day out in Chester, CT

https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Gillette-Castle-State-Park
https://portal.ct.gov/DOT/Traveler/ferries/Chester-Hadlyme-Ferry
http://www.ottochester.com/
https://www.honeyconecreamco.com/

Book Recommendations

I'll Show Myself Out: Essays on Midlife and Motherhood by Jessie Klein
Someday is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life by Matthew Dicks

The Other Mother by Matthew Dicks
Caravan of Dreams by Beth Lapin
The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden
From The Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks
At The Sea Floor Cafe by Leslie Bulion
The Tornado by Jake Burt
"Once Upon A Time in Connecticut" 2014 Connecticut Explored, Vol. 12 No. 4 Fall, 2014  www.ctexplored.org.

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