EAST TEXAS BOOK FEST

Saturday, September 8
10 am - 4 pm
UT Tyler
Ornelas Activity Center

3402 Old Omen Road, Tyler

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Be a part of the third East Texas Book Fest, with some of the state’s most popular published writers. Join great speakers—on topics ranging from creative writing, researching for a book, marketing and promotion, and tips for publishing for adults and children.


Free to the Public
Lunches Available for $5

Soon to be announced

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Honorary Chair of East Texas Book Fest 2012


Speakers & Break-Out Sessions:
Hear tips for budding and established writers, as well as special sessions targeting pre-school and elementary children and middle school youth.

See Schedule of Speakers' Topics Below.
 

Celebrate reading and libraries:
Support your local public library.

Authors' Book Signing & Sales:

Meet your favorite Texas authors
and find fresh voices here.

2012 Schedule of Break-Out Sessions and Discussion Leaders

 

10:00-10:45 a.m. Registration and exhibit browsing
Book exhibition area open throughout the event

10:45-11:15 am   Welcome to East Texas Book Fest
and Introduction of Honorary Chair--Gillian Sheridan

11:15-12:0 am Discussions 1
 Noon-2:00 p.m.   Lunch and browse exhibits

2:00- 2:45 Discussions 2

3:00- 3:45 pm Discussions 3

4:00 pm     Door Prize Drawings and Goodbye

This project made possible in part with grants from the Jr. League of Tyler and
East Texas Communities Foundation.
                       For more information, contact at: etxbookfest@yahoo.com. Fax: 903-565-6653
  Organized by SALT (Smith County Public Libraries) and UT Tyler Muntz Library. SALT is Bullard Community Library, Lindale Community Library, Troup Library, Tyler Public Library, and Whitehouse Community Library.
Support from Friends of the Bullard Community Library, Lindale Library, Troup Municipal Library, Tyler Public Library, and Whitehouse Community Library.