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AMELIA ISLAND BOOK FESTIVAL February 12-13, 2010
Traditionally held in the fall,
the Amelia Island Book Festival has moved to a new season -
February.
Along with the move to a new date
on the calendar, the 2010 festival will have other new features,
including the first annual Classic Author Celebration. In
partnership with the Friends of the Library, this new event will
honor Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and will be held in downtown
Fernandina's Historic Courthouse. Programs highlighting the
famous author will be featured throughout the weekend.
Friday will feature a Writer's
Workshop at FCCJ's Betty Cook Center in Yulee, author visits to
the Council on Aging and the festival's signature program -
"Authors in Schools." Every school in Nassau County is visited
by a featured author.
Saturday is for readers! Renowned
authors will present lively, interactive programs, and both
writers and readers will be able to mingle in a casual
atmosphere. Additional highlights include the Featured Authors
Luncheon (ticketed event) and readings and activities for
children at "The Children's Chapter."
Below is the 2010 festival
schedule as of press time. For the most up-to-date information
please visit the official website at
www.ameliaislandbookfestival.com.
Friday,
February 12
Writer's Workshop
8 am- 5 pm • Betty Cook Center •
$90
In partnership with Florida State
College at Jacksonville, this workshop features interactive
programming, bestselling authors, professors and industry
experts! Keynote luncheon speakers are Rick Bragg (www.rickbragg.com)
and Sonny Brewer (www.sonnybrewer.com).
Authors in Schools
Featured authors will visit every
school in Nassau County. Also, an after-school event will be
held at the Boys' and Girls' Club Dave Miller Center.
Story and Song Concert
8 pm • St. Peter's Episcopal
Church • $20
Musician, author and editor
Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers will perform in concert.
Cassandra King (left) and
Rick Bragg (right) are
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Savory Southern Breakfast
8 am • Women's Club • $30
All proceeds from this breakfast
event featuring authors Cassandra King (www.cassandrakingconroy.com)
and Janis Owens (www.janisowens.com)
will benefit Micah's Place.
Main Festival Day
All Day • St. Peter's Church •
FREE
Meet and mingle with national and
local authors. Take part in lively discussions, readings and
informal programs. Buy books and have them autographed by the
author. There is also a special area just for children. The
"Children's Chapter" will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featured
children's authors will be reading from their books and be
available for signings. Special projects and activities will be
held throughout the day.
Luncheon With Authors
12 pm • Atlantic Recreation
Center • $40
The keynote speaker is Jeff
Shaara, son of the Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael Shaara. Jeff
Shaara wrote
Gods and Generals
and
The Last Full Measure,
which are the prequel and sequel, respectively, to his father
Michael's award-winning novel,
The Killer Angels.
www.jeffshaara.com.
At the Amelia Island Book
festival, readers get to hear their favorite authors speak in an
intimate setting.
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