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EJ Crawford
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Marketing & Communications Director, The Westport Library | Former and occasionally current tennis writer | Fan of teams that don't often win
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We're awarding the third annual Westport Prize for Literature on Thursday (11/6), to @ogracebankole.bsky.social for her wondrous debut novel, "The Edge of Water."

My story: westportlibrary.org/the-edge-of-...

#WestportLibrary #WestportPrize @tinhouse.bsky.social
‘The Edge of Water’ by Olufunke Grace Bankole Wins the 2025 Westport Prize for Literature
The Edge of Water, the miraculous, multi-generational debut novel by Olufunke Grace Bankole, is the winner of the 2025 Westport Prize for Literature.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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#StoryFest, The Westport Library's annual literary festival, was a hit again this year, w/ visits from Julian Brave NoiseCat, James Montgomery & Christine Ohlman, Shonda Rhimes & 30+ amazing authors.

Here's our recap (words+pictures+video): westportlibrary.org/connecting-c...

#WestportLibrary
Connecting Community Through the Power of Story: StoryFest 2025 Delights Attendees, Makes a Lasting Impact
Connecting community through the power of stories: StoryFest 2025 at The Westport Library delights attendees through talks with Shonda Rhimes and Julian Brave NoiseCat, author visits to schools, a fil...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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BOOKED for the evening is in the books. Here's my recap of our amazing library fundraiser with gracious bibliophile Sarah Jessica Parker: westportlibrary.org/the-westport...

#WestportLibrary #WestportCT
The Westport Library Honors Sarah Jessica Parker at Annual BOOKED for the evening Celebration
BOOKED for the evening celebrated its 26th edition in the highest of style, welcoming Emmy Award-winning actor, producer, publisher, and businesswoman Sarah Jessica Parker to The Westport Library’s Tr...
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October 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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It's the perfect match to wrap up the 2025 Grand Slam season: #Alcaraz beat #Sinner in the French Open final; Sinner topped Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final. Today, they face off for the #USOpen crown, with the No. 1 ranking on the line.

Here's my preview: www.usopen.org/en_US/news/a...

#USOpen2025
September 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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The women's final b/w Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova will get underway in just a few minutes, a battle of the two biggest hitters on tour with the 2025 championship on the line.

Here's my preview of the title tilt: www.usopen.org/en_US/news/a...

#USOpen #USOpen2025 #Anisimova #Sabalenka
September 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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It's champions (Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka) vs. challengers (Jessica Pegula, Amanda Anisimova) in tonight's #USOpen women's semis.

Here's my breakdown for USOpen.org: www.usopen.org/en_US/news/a...

#USOpen2025 #Sabalenka #Osaka #Pegula #Anisimova
September 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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The US Open QFs wrap up with four matches today. Here's my men's preview:

www.usopen.org/en_US/news/a...

#USOpen #USOpen2025
September 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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A little late in posting, but with Jannik Sinner playing his quarterfinal tonight, here's a look back at my match recap of his second-round win over the dangerous Alexei Popyrin: www.usopen.org/en_US/news/a...

#USOpen #USOpen2025 #Sinner
September 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Coco Gauff's US Open continues tonight in Arthur Ashe Stadium, which means a second look at the 2023 champ's revamped serve. Here's my look at the early returns on the new offering:

www.usopen.org/en_US/news/a...

#Gauff #USOpen #USOpen2025 #GauffServe
August 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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“You can’t be wishful. You gotta be brave, you gotta be courageous. There are no free lunches out here, no easy gifts. You have to take it when it’s there." -Frances Tiafoe, after his win today over rising young American Martin Damm

My match report: www.usopen.org/en_US/news/a...

#USOpen #Tiafoe
August 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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My first story from the 2025 US Open, on Coco Gauff--and her new serve--outlasting Ajla Tomljanovic in a contender for the best match of the first round:

www.usopen.org/en_US/news/a...

#USOpen #USOpen2025 #CocoGauff #Gauff
August 27, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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We have 3 amazing finalists for the 2025 Westport Prize for Literature: The Edge of Water (@ogracebankole.bsky.social), O Sinners (@nicolethecuffy.bsky.social) & Rabbit Moon (Jennifer Haigh). Winner to be announced soon & honored 11/6 at the #WestportLibrary.

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Novels by Olufunke Grace Bankole, Nicole Cuffy, and Jennifer Haigh Headline the Finalists for the 2025 Westport Prize for Literature
The Edge of Waterby Olufunke Grace Bankole, O Sinners by Nicole Cuffy, and Rabbit Moon by Jennifer Haigh are the finalists for the 2025 Westport Prize for Literature, awarded annually to honor an orig...
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August 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Just a few hours from @pulitzerprizes.bsky.social‬ winner Richard Russo appearing at the Library. My preview story: westportlibrary.org/the-westport...

#RichardRusso #WestportLibrary #WestportCT
The Westport Library to Welcome Best-selling, Award-winning Author Richard Russo to Discuss His New Book, ‘Life and Art’
Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Russo, the critically revered and publicly adored author of Nobody’s Fool, Empire Falls, Bridge of Sighs, and additional award-winning best-sellers, will be making a spec...
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June 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Amazing morning yesterday at the Library w/ @iamkwame4life.bsky.social & @jerrycraft.bsky.social, who wowed 300 students from nearby schools as part of their J vs. K tour.

My story (w/ photo gallery): westportlibrary.org/best-selling...

#WestportLibrary #WestportCT #CTWritingProject
Best-selling, Award-winning Authors Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft Entertain, Delight Students in Unforgettable Morning at The Westport Library
The J vs. K Book Tour took The Westport Library by storm Wednesday morning, May 7, with #1 New York Times best-selling authors and Newbery Award winners Kwame Alexander (The Crossover) and Jerry Craft...
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May 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Coming in a little late but here's my wrap from #VersoFest: 4 days (plus an amazing encore by @gangoffour.bsky.social on 4/18!) and 4,000+ people.

Full recap: westportlibrary.org/four-days-of...

#WestportLibrary @pattismithh.bsky.social @henryrollins21361.bsky.social @nabilayers.bsky.social
Four Days of Music, Media, Creativity — and Community: The Westport Library Packs the House for VersoFest 2025
For four remarkable days, The Westport Library welcomed mor than 3,500 people for its fourth annual VersoFest music and media festival, a celebration of music, media, art, creativity, and once again t...
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May 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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#VersoFest2025 kicks off today at The Westport Library. Here's a look at what's on tap: versofest.org

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Home - VersoFest: Music Media & Creativity
The Westport Library Presents VersoFest’25Concerts, Panels & Workshops April 3-6, 2025 APR 3-6, ’25 View All Ticketed VersoFest Events* *Registration & prices vary by event! VerSOFEST’25 IS… 4 Days of...
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April 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Big day yesterday at The Westport Library, with legendary Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards on hand to receive the CT Governor's Award of Excellence from Gov. Lamont.

My recap: westportlibrary.org/legendary-ro...

#WestportLibrary #KeithRichards #NedLamont
Legendary Rolling Stones Guitarist Keith Richards Honored by Governor Ned Lamont at The Westport Library
The Westport Library was the site of a wonderful convergence of politics, rock and roll, and community service, with Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont honoring legendary Rolling Stones guitarist Keith R...
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March 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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We have officially announced our WestportREADS selection for 2025: "In the Distance" by Pulitzer Prize winner Hernan Diaz, who will be coming to the Library 2/13/25.

Full story: westportlibrary.org/in-the-dista...

#WestportLibrary #WestportCT #HernanDiaz
‘In the Distance’ by Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Hernan Diaz Is the WestportREADS 2025 Selection
In the Distance by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hernan Díaz is the WestportREADS 2025 book selection.The Westport Library is thrilled to announce this year’s selection and even more excited to welcom...
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December 7, 2024 at 4:19 PM