Planning on visiting Boston between April and November? Then be sure to drop by these literary festivals!
1. Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair
The Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair happens every November at the Hynes Convention Center. The book fair features an extensive collection of antiquarian books exhibited and for sale, including rare collectibles and first editions. Other activities include author appearances and book signings.
2. Three Apples Storytelling Festival
The Three Apples Storytelling Festival occurs every September in the small town of Bedford, Massachusetts. To get people excited about the festival, the organizers arrange for Preview Performances, where libraries host free storytelling performances
Illinois Celebrates The Written Word
by Jaclyn Abergas August 11th, 2009 | Authors, FestivalsCheck out these literary fairs in Chicago.
1. Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival
The Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival takes place in September every year. This year features storytelling performances by Michael McCarty, Lou Ann Homan, Gwen Hillary and Enoch Williamson, as well as the Fox Valley Storytelling Guild.
2. Newberry Book Fair
The Newberry Book Fair happens every year in the month of July. They feature different activities, such as book signings, debates, awards and speakers. Held at the Newberry Library, the Newberry Book Fair is a five day affair that continues to celebrate inexpensive used books.
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Florida Reads
by Jaclyn Abergas July 21st, 2009 | Authors, Festivals
Going to Florida? Check out these literary fairs!
1. Much Ado About Books
Check out the book festival organized by The Jacksonville Public Library Foundation in Jacksonville called Much About books. Authors are invited to spearhead panel discussions, book signings and writers' workshops. There's also the Children's Chapter, a book fair featuring books and characters made especially for kids. And there's also the Young Writer's Awards, featuring the best work from middle and high school students in Jacksonville. Much About Books happens every February at the Jacksonville Public Library.
2. Miami Book Fair
Organized by Florida Center of the Literary Arts at Dade College,
1. Much Ado About Books
Check out the book festival organized by The Jacksonville Public Library Foundation in Jacksonville called Much About books. Authors are invited to spearhead panel discussions, book signings and writers' workshops. There's also the Children's Chapter, a book fair featuring books and characters made especially for kids. And there's also the Young Writer's Awards, featuring the best work from middle and high school students in Jacksonville. Much About Books happens every February at the Jacksonville Public Library.
2. Miami Book Fair
Organized by Florida Center of the Literary Arts at Dade College,
Systematic Theology
by Ronald A. Rowe July 14th, 2009 | Authors, Nonfiction
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem is the most comprehensive book on Biblical doctrine that I have ever read, seen, or heard of. This is no light read. Systematic Theology is 1167 pages, not counting the voluminous appendices and index. Grudem spent twenty years researching the Bible and the many areas of contention among modern interpreters.
The thing that separates Grudem's Systematic Theology from other books on the subject (there are, in fact, several with the same title), is the iron-clad reasoning of the author. Grudem demonstrates his complete command of the subject matter by laying out fairly both sides of each
The thing that separates Grudem's Systematic Theology from other books on the subject (there are, in fact, several with the same title), is the iron-clad reasoning of the author. Grudem demonstrates his complete command of the subject matter by laying out fairly both sides of each
Storytelling in Connecticut
by Jaclyn Abergas July 7th, 2009 | Authors, Festivals
Going to Connecticut? Then be sure to drop by any of these literary fairs.
1. Connecticut Children's Book Fair
The Connecticut Children's Book Fair was founded to create a venue to unite all people who love children's literature, including readers, authors and illustrators. The fair is free to the public and to the entire family. Held for two days at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, the fair features book readings and signings by authors and illustrators. There are story book character appearances, with a chance to have breakfast with them. Scheduled every year in November, the fair runs from 10am until
1. Connecticut Children's Book Fair
The Connecticut Children's Book Fair was founded to create a venue to unite all people who love children's literature, including readers, authors and illustrators. The fair is free to the public and to the entire family. Held for two days at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, the fair features book readings and signings by authors and illustrators. There are story book character appearances, with a chance to have breakfast with them. Scheduled every year in November, the fair runs from 10am until
