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BookFest 2013

Glen Ellyn Public Library, Neighbor

BookFest is a daylong literary festival located in downtown Glen Ellyn featuring New York Times bestselling author Ayana Mathis. 

Full schedule of BookFest Events:
9:30-10:30am: PitchFest (GEPL 2 nd Floor): PitchFest is a fast-paced program providing authors 60 seconds to pitch their books and convince the audience to make it their next read. 

10-11:30am: Author Mathew Cordell (The Bookstore): Local illustrator and children’s author Matt Cordell will read from his latest books Another Brother and Trouble Gum. 

11am-2pm: Author Trade Show (GEPL Meeting Room): Dozens of authors will sell and sign copies of their latest books.

11:30-1:30pm: Author Panel Luncheon (Village Links of Glen Ellyn Clubhouse): See event information above. 

2-3:30pm: Author Judith Fradin (The Bookstore): Judith Fardin, a Chicago-based author of multiple children’s books published by National Geographic kids, will host an interactive reading from her favorite books. 

2:30-4pm: Featured Presenter Ayana Mathis (GEPL 2nd Floor) Additional information can be found on page 2 of the GEPL's Fall Event Guide and also at www.bookfest.org.  

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