Schedule By Topic

Poetry & Prose: Middle and High School Readings

Tue. March 17th, 2009 7:00 PM

Winners of the 2009 Poetry and Prose Competition for area Middle and High School students read aloud their compositions.

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Opening Ceremony: 15th Virginia Festival of the Book

Wed. March 18th, 2009 12:00 PM

Join us for a ceremonial start to the book festival, opening remarks by author Catherine Gourley, proclamations from the City and County, the announcement of The Hook contest winners, and readings from the state winners of the Letters About Literature contest.

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Writing Young Adult Non-Fiction

Wed. March 18th, 2009 2:00 PM

Catherine Gourley (Flappers and the New American Woman), Mary E. Lyons (Sorrow's Kitchen), and John Stokes (Students on Strike) discuss writing non-fiction books for young adults.

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Abraham Lincoln's 200th Birthday: Creating Paperbag Art

Wed. March 18th, 2009 6:00 PM

Calling All Youth! Mozelle Booker uses Dee Keith's Abe Lincoln puppet to introduce Lincoln's early life through the book The Story of Abraham Lincoln by Ann Donegan Johnson. Artist John Trippel leads the audience in creating pictures of Lincoln's life to take home.

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Memoir of a Childhood in Liberia
(Canceled)

We regret to announce that this event has been canceled.

Fri. March 20th, 2009 2:00 PM

A StoryFest for Families

Sat. March 21st, 2009 10:00 AM

A free, day-long celebration of books and reading with fun activities for the entire family. Held at various Charlottesville venues. Begins at 10 am and continues through mid-afternoon. See specific listings marked "A StoryFest Event" for venues and times throughout the Saturday schedule.

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I Dig George! (Washington, That Is)

Sat. March 21st, 2009 10:00 AM

A StoryFest Event. Noelle Hall, member of the George Washington Ferry Farm staff, and author of I Dig George: A Story of Ferry Farm, and Archaeology Activity Book: A Resource Guide to I Dig George shares her books that were inspired by the 2007 Ferry Farm archaeology dig that uncovered the remains of the Washingtons' house.

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Story Time with Play Partners

Sat. March 21st, 2009 10:00 AM

A StoryFest Event. Enjoy a story and activity with Play Partners, a program of Children, Youth & Family Services, Inc. Refreshments can be purchased at C’ville Coffee. This event is especially suited for families with pre-schoolers.

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WHTJ Reading Rainbow Celebration

Sat. March 21st, 2009 10:00 AM

A StoryFest Event. See the next generation of writers and illustrators and hear their stories from the WHTJ Reading Rainbow contest.

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Booksigning at Alakazam

Sat. March 21st, 2009 11:00 AM

A StoryFest Event. Cris Arbo signs copies of her children's books; Bob Friedman and Frank Riccio sign copies of Milton's Secret at Alakazam Toys & Gifts.

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Kids' Book Swap

Sat. March 21st, 2009 11:00 AM

A StoryFest Event. A kid's book exchange for children only. Free and open to the public, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring books and trade for other books.

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Honoring the Virginia Festival of the Book Poster Art Contest Winners

Sat. March 21st, 2009 11:30 AM

A StoryFest Event. The students winners of the annual Book Festival Poster Art Contest are recognized. Special guest is Anna Alter

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Connecting Kids with Nature

Sat. March 21st, 2009 12:00 PM

A StoryFest Event. Rick Van Noy, author of A Natural Sense of Wonder, describes how to get children involved in the outdoors in all seasons.

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The Art of Making a Children's Book: An Activity for Children

Sat. March 21st, 2009 12:30 PM

A StoryFest Event. Children's book author and illustrator Anna Alter and local artist Lee Alter team up for a celebration of books and art! Anna presents children with the process of creating a children's book, followed by an art activity for kids and book signing. For children wishing to participate in the art activity, a $5 donation is suggested.

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Roy Makes a Car at the Virginia Discovery Museum

Sat. March 21st, 2009 1:00 PM

A StoryFest Event. Mary E. Lyons reads aloud her book Roy Makes a Car, the featured children’s book for the Big Read in Virginia.

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HipHop Speaks to Children

Sat. March 21st, 2009 2:00 PM

A StoryFest Event. Celebrate HipHop and poetry with a beat! Music! Drumming! Dancing! Poetry! Come and participate with your family and friends.

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