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Amelia Island Book Festival 2010 Coming Up

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The Amelia Island will take place February 11 – 13 at various Island locations. Some of the festival activities include:

  • Classic Author Celebration on February 11
  • Writers’ Workshop – February 12
  • Readers’ day, including a featured authors luncheon and a children’s chapter.

Authors include Rick Bragg, Sonny Brewer, Janis Owens, Cassandra King, Jeff Shaara – just to mention a few. For more information about workshops, programs, schedule and tickets, please visit

www.ameliaislandbookfestival.com or call: 904-491-8176

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Savannah Children’s Book Festival 2009

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The 6th Annual Savannah Children’s Book Festival will take place on Saturday, November 14th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia.

The festival will celebrate the written word and the magic of storytelling with children’s book authors and illustrators from around the country. Come to the Children’s Book Festival in Forsyth Park and meet local authors, explore arts and crafts booths, a variety of entertainment, an international tent, costumed characters, a “teen scene” and much more! The Savannah Civic Center will be the location in case of rain. Visit Savannah Children’s Book festival in our calendar for details.
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River Readings – Jacksonville, Florida

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Authors inspired by and issues related to the St Johns River
Readings . . . Discussion . . . Book signing
Cynthia Barnett, Acclaimed Journalist & Author Mirage: Florida and the Vanishing Water of the Eastern U.S. For more information visit www.mystjohnsriver.com
November 6, 2008 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Chamblins Uptown A Copy of The Quran at Museum Of Natural History NY
Creative Commons License photo credit: *Muhammad*

American 19th Century Authors Write – Jacksonville, Florida

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If you want to be an author, or your interested in writers, you need to take a look at this event. It’s an exciting exhibit of original letters and writings by 19th Century American authors featuring Mark Twain, Poe, Washington Irving, Harriett Beecher Stowe and others. The exhibit starts on June 19 and continues through June 28. Admission is free. Museum hours of operation are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday and 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday.
For more information visit the website www.karpeles.com