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6th Annual Payson Book Festival
Jul
18
9:00 AM09:00

6th Annual Payson Book Festival

The sixth annual Payson Book Festival will showcase about 90 Arizona authors who will sign and sell fiction and non-fiction books of many genres and promote literacy at a celebration of books for readers of all ages. Activities include: Kid Zone sessions for youngsters, author presentations, cowboy poetry and songs, and entertainment.

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Gaithersburg Book Festival
May
16
10:00 AM10:00

Gaithersburg Book Festival

  • The Grounds of Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm (map)
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The Gaithersburg Book Festival is a free annual celebration of great books and great writing that has made its mark as one of the nation’s top literary events. More than 100 featured best-selling and award-winning authors – including MT Anderson, Tom Angleberger, Meg Waite Clayton, E.J. Dionne, John Feinstein, Tom and Lorenzo (Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez), Deborah Heiligman, David Ignatius, Jonathan Karl, Erin Entrada Kelly and more – will participate in panel discussions and book signings at the festival on May 16, 2020.

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The Wish Book Launch Charity Event
Jun
30
12:30 PM12:30

The Wish Book Launch Charity Event

Bring the family to the Chateau Briand Caterers on Saturday June 30, 2018 from 12:30-3:30PM for a fun filled afternoon as we celebrate The Wish, a newly released children's book which inspires and teaches everyone about kindness, inclusion, and the value of focusing on the ability in disability.

The Wish is a magical story about two young fairies, Audrey and Vivienne, who live in a colorful village. Audrey does not speak with words yet, and Vivienne is kind and includes Audrey in all that she does. They are surprised by a fairy godmother that grants them three wishes, and what they do with these wishes will warm your heart and spread joy and kindness to all who read this book.

With the purchase of admission, each party will receive one (1) autographed hardcover copy of The Wish ($25 value). All proceeds from this event will benefit the following organizations:

http://www.campanchor.org/

http://www.sharethevoice.org/

https://www.angelashouse.org/

For more about the author and inspiration for this book, please visit: http://www.audreymccarton.com/

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 Patricia M. McClure at the Atlanta Ultimate Women's Expo
Jun
2
4:00 PM16:00

Patricia M. McClure at the Atlanta Ultimate Women's Expo

  • Georgia World Congress Center, Building C (map)
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What to do when Alzheimer’s arrives and the burden falls on you

Presented by Award-Winning Author Patricia M. McClure, MBA, MPA 

What do you do when an unwanted guest arrives at your door and closing the door is not an option? Learn how to survive the burden (Alzheimer’s) when it falls on you! McClure shares her journey as her mother’s caregiver and how it impacted the family system.

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Writing the City
May
3
7:00 PM19:00

Writing the City

The literary city inspires ideas as different as New Yorkers themselves. At our final Only in New York program this season, series host Sarah Maslin Nir sits down with celebrated novelist Jay McInerney and essayist Garnette Cadogan for a lively conversation about how the city has informed and challenged their work.

$25 for adults | $20 for seniors, students & educators (with ID) | $15 for Museum members
Includes Museum admission.

Phone Number: (917) 492-3395

Website: www.mcny.org/event/writing-city

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Guest Author for Independent Bookstore Day!
Apr
28
10:00 AM10:00

Guest Author for Independent Bookstore Day!

Midtown Reader in Tallahassee has a wonderful day planned for the whole family on Saturday, April 28th! Hear stories, meet authors, join us for Kidtown Story time, and have fun creating your own masterpieces from the stories you've heard.

See the link for more information: https://www.midtownreader.com.

Phone: (850) 425-2665

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