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,
Archives for Festivals
Storytelling in Connecticut
July 7th, 2009 by Jaclyn Abergas | 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
Storytelling in Arizona
June 16th, 2009 by Jaclyn Abergas | Authors, Festivals
This series tackles the various and numerous literary fairs and festivals celebrated all over the US. This time, we explore the festivals we can attend in Arizona.
1. Northern Arizona Book Festival http://nazbookfest.com
The Northern Arizona Book Festival is a gathering of poets, writers, authors, historians, painters in Flagstaff, Arizona, to share their love for the written word. It is a three-day weekend full of poetry readings, workshops, panel discussions and literary events that celebrate the literary community of Arizona and the USA. Past guests have included Diana Gabaldon, T. Greenwood and Bruce Aiken. The Northern Arizona Book Festival takes
1. Northern Arizona Book Festival http://nazbookfest.com
The Northern Arizona Book Festival is a gathering of poets, writers, authors, historians, painters in Flagstaff, Arizona, to share their love for the written word. It is a three-day weekend full of poetry readings, workshops, panel discussions and literary events that celebrate the literary community of Arizona and the USA. Past guests have included Diana Gabaldon, T. Greenwood and Bruce Aiken. The Northern Arizona Book Festival takes
California Literary Fairs and Festivals
June 2nd, 2009 by Jaclyn Abergas | Authors, Festivals
There are so many book fairs and festivals all over the US, and it's just so hard to choose just one to attend. This new series features notable literary events every story lover should know and attend.
California
1. Bay Area Storytelling Festival
Featuring several of the best storytellers in the country and around the world, be prepared to hear a variety of stories told at the Bay Area Storytelling Festival. Held at the Kennedy Grove Recreational Area in El Sobrante, California, various storytellers stand up to share new and old stories with the audience, from folk tales to ghost stories to fairy
California
1. Bay Area Storytelling Festival
Featuring several of the best storytellers in the country and around the world, be prepared to hear a variety of stories told at the Bay Area Storytelling Festival. Held at the Kennedy Grove Recreational Area in El Sobrante, California, various storytellers stand up to share new and old stories with the audience, from folk tales to ghost stories to fairy
Book Lovin’ in San Francisco
May 12th, 2009 by Jaclyn Abergas | Authors, Festivals, Stores
Lookin' to get more literary knowledge while in San Francisco? Or just want to get to know more literary lovers in the city? When in San Francisco, be sure to attend these festivals.
1. Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair
The Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair started when Bound Together, an anarchist collective bookstore, wanted to celebrate their 20th anniversary. Around 40 anarchist authors and publishers attended as vendors, displaying their works. Fourteen years later, the Anarchist Book Fair is still going strong with this year's affair happening on May 14 and 15 at the SF Country Fair Building at Golden Gate Park.
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1. Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair
The Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair started when Bound Together, an anarchist collective bookstore, wanted to celebrate their 20th anniversary. Around 40 anarchist authors and publishers attended as vendors, displaying their works. Fourteen years later, the Anarchist Book Fair is still going strong with this year's affair happening on May 14 and 15 at the SF Country Fair Building at Golden Gate Park.
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