Author Applications for BookFest 2013 Available Now

Author applications for the 4th Annual Bookfest on Saturday, September 28 are now available at bookfest.org/author.

BookFest, a celebration of books organized by the Glen Ellyn Library, The Bookstore and Bundles of Books, will feature an indoor event for authors to sell their books, distribute marketing materials, and network with each other.

Interested writers should submit their author application electronically, and then mail a copy of their book and application fee to:

Amy Franco

Glen Ellyn Public Library

400 Duane Street

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Applications are due July 31.  Additional information can be found at bookfest.org.

The keynote speaker for BookFest 2013 will be Ayana Mathis. Her first novel, The Twelve Tribes of Hattie, was recently selected to Oprah’s Book Club.