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1/22/19

Oklahoma Book Festival Returns for 2019


Mark the date on your calendars now to journey to Oklahoma City's Boat District for the next installment of the Oklahoma Book Festival.  From the page comes this explanation of their purpose :
"Mission -The Oklahoma Book Festival brings authors and readers together to create an exciting venue where literacy, artistic expression, and cultural experiences are celebrated.  Vision -
To encourage Oklahomans to love reading and to enhance their cultural awareness."

The 2019 Book Festival will be September 21: "Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating books, authors, readers, and illustrators. The 2nd Annual Oklahoma Book Festival will take place at the Boathouse District in Oklahoma City on September 21, 2019!  Thanks to generous sponsors and donors, the Oklahoma Book Festival is FREE and open to the public."

The event is sure to please -
–Featuring 50-75 of America’s finest literary talent
–Panel discussions and author presentations
–Book signing times
–Children’s storytelling and craft activities
–Entertainment
–Food trucks
–Vendors and merchandise
–and of course, BOOKS!

https://okbookfest.org/

Looking for Authors in NW Oklahoma

A new blog "Cimarron Country" is looking for authors who come from or live in the area of Payne County. Surrounding counties welcome. A list of these authors will be added to the page. The purpose of the page is to increase awareness of the landscape, places, and history of Payne County and region including the authors and artists.

Send information to marilynahudson@yahoo.com