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Literature festivals vary tremendously in their formats, but all have in common a wish to celebrate literature and literacy. Typically, a festival will be spread over more than one day and will include readings from authors, book sales, workshops and signings. Some festivals concentrate on "great" literature, others focus on the literature of a particular part of the world, others again may focus [MORE]
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16th Annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival
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Annual five-day celebration held in late March, which showcases national and regional scholars and writers. Brochure, archives, schedule and travel information.
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DIY Book Festival
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For independent and self-published authors and houses. Includes entry information and a FAQ.
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Fall for the Book
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Held annually in Fairfax, VA. Festival overview with event schedule, participant details and visitor information.
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LA Zine Fiesta
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Annual zine and comic fest held in Los Angeles. Directions, registration, and listing of events.
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Litquake
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Official site for this San Francisco festival for local authors. Includes event and sponsorship information.
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National Book Festival
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Held September 2001 at the Library of Congress. Program information and author profiles.
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North Carolina Literary Festival
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Spring event held on even years, spotlighting the literature of the American South, particularly NC. Overview, schedule, writer profiles and information about how to help.
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Prague Writers' Festival
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Official site, featuring video clips and details about the program, author profiles and interviews, and a history.
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The Border Book Festival
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Celebrating literature in the southern United States/Northern México border region. Festival overview, news, history and schedule, with details of writer opportunities, merchandise and lodging.
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Virginia Festival of the Book
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Held annualy in Charlottesville, VA. Photographs, statistics and archives, with online press kit and details of how to get involved.
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