More than 60 of the nation's top writers will gather in Philadelphia for the second Philadelphia Book Festival, the Free Library's annual celebration of reading and literacy.
The festival -- held Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18, at the Parkway Central Library, 19th and Vine streets offers two days of award-winning writers and poets in a lively atmosphere that combines stimulating book talks and celebrity signings with an eclectic blend of live music, children's entertainment, a new gaming gallery for all ages to enjoy, and a street fair with more than 80 literary exhibitors! The festival is a fun, free event that connects booklovers throughout the mid-Atlantic region.
Legendary ABC news anchor and host
Barbara Walters headlines the list of renowned authors with her new book,
Audition: A Memoir.
| Just added: Bernadette Peters to Perform at the Philadelphia Book Festival |
Tue, May 6, 2008 |
|
 |
Bernadette Peters |
|
Two-time Tony Award-winning star of stage and screen, Bernadette Peters joins the Philadelphia Book Festival on May 17th at 12 noon on the Citi Main Stage to tell the story of the lonely little dog from her new picture book, Broadway Barks. Ms. Peters will perform “Kramer’s Song” from the CD accompanying her book with a trio of musicians featuring musical director Marvin Laird ( Gypsy, Annie Get Your Gun). |
|
|
|
|
|
Posted by Sara Goddard @ 2:57 PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Love Books? Volunteer for Book Fest! |
Tue, April 15, 2008 |
|
|
The Free Library’s annual Philadelphia Book Festival is approaching fast and we’re looking for volunteers to help with this huge celebration of all things literary. If you love books... Why not help out and be a part of the Book Fest at Parkway Central?
To learn how, stop by our Volunteer Fair this Wednesday, April 16th at 5:30 p.m at 19th Street and The Parkway. You can also call us at 215-868-5340 or email us at volunteer@freelibrary.org for more information. Opportunities are available to participate as a group or organization too!
Let’s make this Book Fest the best!
|
 |
Fun starts here! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted by Sara Goddard @ 6:26 PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Free Library to Host Nearly 100 Exhibitors at Literary Street Fair! |
Thu, April 3, 2008 |
|
|
The Free Library will host nearly 100 literary exhibitors at the 2008 Philadelphia Book Festival Street Fair. Booths will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both festival days. Exhibitors at this book-centric fair hail from as far away as Jamaica and Canada, and as near as the independent bookstore around the corner! Spend the day browsing the booths and meeting the people behind the books!
2008 Exhibitor booths are SOLD OUT. Thank you to all the exhibitors who will fill our streets and our bookshelves!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted by Sara Goddard @ 3:35 PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Book Festival Exhibitors: Deadline is March 28, 2008! |
Fri, February 22, 2008 |
|
|
Exhibitor Tents on 20th Street |
|
The deadline to register as an Exhibitor at the 2008 Philadelphia Book Festival is March 28, 2008. Spaces are still available for publishers, bookstores, nonprofits, and other book-centric vendors. Return your completed application and payment to reserve your space today! Click here for details! Click here to see who is already signed up! Spaces are limited and will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
Independent Author Exhibitor spaces are SOLD OUT! If you are an Independent Author and would like to be added to the Waiting List, contact Michelle Saraceni at 215-567-4341 or saracenim@freelibrary.org. If additional spaces become available, applicants will be accepted in the order received.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted by Sara Goddard @ 12:39 PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
);)
);)
