BOOK Festival

BOOKMARKS 2011 Festival of Books is an annual free-to-the-public event held in Winston-Salem, NC that focuses on both youth and adult literacy. Novice writers and readers of all ages are inspired by and learn from authors, illustrators, storytellers and chefs through readings, workshops, panel discussions, cooking demonstrations, and creative and interactive activities for children and teens. In partnership with community organizations, BOOKMARKS Festival of Books features live entertainment, a variety of food vendors and reading-related exhibitors. A festival map and program will be posted by early August.

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The Festival of Books is FREE for everyone!
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2011 FESTIVAL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

BOOKMARKS 2011 Festival of Books will feature multiple local, regional and nationally renowned authors representing a wide range of literary genres. Among the venues you can select are:

Food for Thought Culinary Venue
Watch chefs demonstrate recipes from their cookbooks and enjoy the samples!

Young Readers Central
Meet and interact with authors whose works are written especially for children and teens. Participate in age-appropriate workshops and gather around community leaders who read from a favorite children's book.

Teen Authors

Programming for middle school and high school students will be offered.

Workshops and Panel Discussions

Many workshops for writers and panel discussions addressing a variety of subjects will be offered throughout the day.

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Enjoy the day from cover to cover!