For those of you who are local authors please see below. I am working on compiling a list of book fairs across the country, and hope to have this completed soon for the rest of you.
Piccolo Fiction Open 2008 call for short stories Jan 1, 2008 - Apr 9, 2008The PFO is a literary competition in its ninth year of the Piccolo Spoleto Arts Festival. The theme this year is “Endings.” $200 will be awarded for the top story, followed by a $150 and a $50 prize, as well as runners-up. Deadline for Entries: April 9, 2008 postmark.
http://www.charlestoncity.info/dept/content.aspx?nid=328&cid=9056
SC Book Festival- Fri Feb 22nd to Sun Feb 24th
http://www.scbookfestival.org/
Patchwork Tales in Rock Hill, SC- March 6-8
http://www.patchworktales.org/
Augusta Baker's Dozen
RCPL’s annual storytelling festival, cosponsored by the University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science, brings to life the world of storytelling and children’s literature. The festival honors the works and achievements of nationally-known author and storyteller Augusta Baker, who moved to Columbia in 1980 and was appointed the Storyteller-in-Residence at USC. A(ugusta) Baker’s Dozen Set for April 21-22
Lois Ehlert, a renowned author and illustrator of numerous books for young children, will be the featured guest for the 20th annual A(ugusta) Baker’s Dozen—A Celebration of Stories on April 21-22 at the Main Library. Ehlert wrote and illustrated Color Zoo, a Caldecott Honor Book, as well as Color Farm and Circus . She illustrated many other books, including Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr., Crocodile Smile by Sarah Weeks, and A Pair of Socks by Stuart J. Murphy.
The two-day festival, sponsored by RCPL and the USC School of Library and Information Science, honors nationally-known author and storyteller Augusta Baker and continues her legacy of inspiring others to introduce children to the magic of literature and stories. Here’s What’s Happening at the 20th Annual Event
* Friday, April 21 - Storytelling for Fourth Graders Nearly 2,000 fourth graders will listen to stories on the grounds of the Robert Mills House. (By Invitation Only) * 7 p.m., Friday, April 21 - Augusta Baker Lecture: An Evening with Lois Ehlert Lois Ehlert will discuss the inspiration behind her artwork and award-winning children’s books. Reception, book sale and autographing follows. (Bostick Auditorium ) * 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, April 22 - Storytelling for Families (click for full schedule) http://www.richland.lib.sc.us/baker.htm
These events are free and open to the public. Questions? Call 803-929-3474
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