Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Celebrating Books

A celebration of the written word. Who would want to attend such a celebration and how exactly, would the written word be celebrated? Well, people who read books of course might enjoy the 2nd Annual Maine Festival of the Book which is set for May 15-17th in Portland.

According to promoters, the festival's goal is to encourage dialog between authors and their readers. They intend to accomplish that goal through readings, performances and panel discussions.

Opening night features David Baldacci, bestselling author of Stone Cold, performer Michael Maglaras and poet Annie Finch. Most of the events are free to the public. Books will be on sale and as many as forty Maine authors will be in attendance to sign their books. Kids will be well entertained too by children's entertainer and author of Hey, Little Ant Phil Hoose, Paul Janezko and Lyn Plourde.

The Maine Festival of the Book will also offer writing workshops and the Theater of the Unexpected will feature work of emerging playwrights at the Portland Stage Company.

To find out more about the festival's offerings log on to www.mainereads.org

by Susan Patten

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www.DavidBaldacci.com
www.philliphoose.com

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