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Reader Up: American Shorts Reading Series scores with The Anatomy of Baseball

Bringing together cleverly-themed readings, lively special guests, films, music, book signings, and plenty of libations and socializing, the always edgy American Shorts Reading Series kicks off its 2008 season with The Anatomy of Baseball, featuring an all-star lineup: broadcaster Lanny Frattare, NPR’s Stefan Fatsis and editor Lee Gutkind.

In collaboration with the Pittsburgh-based Creative Nonfiction Foundation, the series' season opener takes place on May 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall, where Frattare, Fatsis and Gutkind will read selections from new essays on America’s beloved pastime.

Musicians from the Pittsburgh Banjo Club will provide an all-American downhome soundtrack to the night's activities. Rounding out the literary evening will be a screening of Kings on the Hill, Rob Ruck’s award-winning documentary chronicling Pittsburgh’s Negro Baseball Leagues.

Mark your must-do literary calendar now for upcoming American Shorts events on June 20, September 11, October 2, and November 6.