the book club play book fair
Join us for an inspiring day with talented authors! Whether you're an aspiring writer or a book lover, this event is perfect for you. Enjoy Q&A sessions, book signings, and more. Meet your favorite authors, discover new voices, and dive deep into the world of storytelling. Don't miss out on this literary celebration!
This event is free and open to the public, but please register for storytimes, panels, and the podcast taping here.
Schedule of Events:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Book Fair & Author Signings
10:00 AM: Storytime with Zeke Peña
11:00 AM: From Page to Stage & Screen, a panel exploring the adaptation of written work for theatre and film. Moderated by Bob Ford, featuring Lissette Szwydky, Amber Lindley, & John Walch
1:00 PM: Write What You Know, a panel exploring the pluses and pitfalls of writing from your life experience. Moderated by Bryan Hurt, featuring Tom Hapgood, Padma Viswanathan, Jess Gutierrez, & Zeke Peña
2:00 PM: Storytime with Talya Tate Boerner
3:00 PM: Live podcast taping with I'd Read That
Pearl’s Books AUTHOR SIGNING SCHEDULE:
11:00 - 12:00: Zeke Peña
11:30 - 12:30: Noelia Cerna
12:30 - 1:30: Jane VB Larson
1:30 - 2:30: Geoffrey Brock
2:00 - 3:00: Padma Viswanathan, Tom Hapgood, Zeke Peña, Jess Gutierrez, Bryan Hurt
2:30 - 3:30: Jane Elzey
3:00 - 4:00: Talya Tate Boerner
3:30 - 4:30: Toni Jensen, Kate Hart
4:00 - 5:00: Marina Lostetter, John Hornor Jacobs
PARTICIPATING BOOK FAIR AUTHORS & VENDORS:
Authors: Noelia Cerna, Jane VB Larson, Geoffrey Brock, Jane Elzey, Toni Jensen, Kate Hart, Zeke Peña, Robert Ford, Bryan Hurt, Padma Viswanathan, Tom Hapgood, Talya Tate Boerner, Marina Lostetter, John Hornor Jacobs, Jess Gutierrez, T.L. Simpson, Claire Scott, Laurie Marshall, Jeré Anthony, Na’Tosha De’Von, Josephine A. Osmond, Kenz Dickson, Leanne Anthony
Other Vendors: Pearl’s Books, The Arkansas International, Had to Make it Weird, The Cozy Librarian, Heads or Snails, PTSFeminist, Opal and June, Fireside Fables, Middle Child Cookies, The Baker’s House, DSRV Chocolates