Multi media celebration of the wriHANLIB.SOU.EDU/BOOKFESTtten word.
Live readings by local authors, poets - fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, eBooks and I-Phone Apps.
Children's tours with story reading at 10:30 and 1:30 for preK-3rd grade. Hands-on bookmaking for children 8 and older at 11:30 and 2:30.
Get estimates on restoring your treasured antique books.
View Art books and fine art letterpress works, including award-winning modern book designs by Sabina Nies.
Live Middle Eastern and Chinese music by guest oud player, Ronnie Malley of Oregon Shakespeare Festival's production of "White Snake," and a dramatic reading of Shakespearean poetry with Mary Maher and Geoff Ridden.
Afternoon panel discussions on the role of independent publishers; crime fiction writing with Tim Wohlforth and Bobby Arellano; and a panel on health and fitness. Guest book reviews by Mayor Stromberg, SOU Pres. Mary Cullinan, among others.
Chumbawamba former lead singer, Denbert Nobacon and Ryan Bradley will take us "From Punk Rock to Fairy Tales."
Denbert may just bring a guitarr as well!!
A fun and event-filled festival celebrating books and readers.
Free admission and free parking!!
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