Coming in a couple of weeks…check out this event for writers, readers, families, and more.
BookFest Solano, April 11-12, 2015 in Vacaville, CA
BookFest Solano, a free-to-the-public, family-friendly festival, will be held on April 11-12, 2015 at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Vacaville, Ca. The hours are 9:00 to 4:00 on Saturday and 10:00 – 4:00 on Sunday. This festival is hosted by the Solano County Library Foundation, a nonprofit corporation. It is for readers, aspiring writers, and for sharing ideas with the theme “Growing Readers, Growing Writers.” An exhibit hall will feature booksellers, authors, and people with book-crafting and marketing skills showcasing their products and services. Local and regional authors will be recognized, have opportunity to network, improve their skills, gain knowledge, and promote their work. Funds raised through BookFest Solano will aid the libraries and their literacy programs.
Workshops, presentations, and activities will nurture readers and writers of all ages. In the Jan Brett Corner for Kids there will be story times and activities based on her picture books. Local children’s authors will read aloud from their books. Peter Blueberry, children’s poet, will share his work and talk about illustrating his books. A session for people who want to write children’s books will have opportunity for would-be authors to ask their questions.