Reading: Ideals and Crazy Dreams: Radical Writer-Mamas on Tour Featuring Ariel Gore, China Martens and Annie Downey Come see three writer-moms perform from three inspiring new books. Gore, founder of Hip Mama, performs from How To Become a Famous Writer Before You're Dead; Martens, tells stories about her 18 years as a mother from The Future Generation: The Zine-o-Book; and Downey spins offbeat and off-balance tales from her critically acclaimed new novel, Hot and Bothered, a Cinderella story for single moms. 172 Allen Street between Stanton and Rivington :: 212.777.6028 for more info check out: http://www.bluestockings.com/