Because I love books, reading, sharing the love of reading and am an Austinite
I had to share a great FREE event coming up from Jen over at I Read Banned Books
The Austin Teen Book Festival #ATBF12
The festival is FREE for everyone!
No registration required, just show up!
No registration required, just show up!
WHEN: Saturday, September 29, 9:30am – 5pm
OPEN DOOR: Come when you can, and try to attend all day because you won’t want to miss the fun!
WHERE: The Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, TX 78704
PARKING: Palmer Events Center Parking Garage: $7
Keynote Author(s): Opening – Neal Shusterman; Closing – Libba Bray
Panels & Authors:
36 amazing authors on 6 panels! There will be FOUR opportunities to see authors speak so plan ahead!
Here are a few answers to your burning questions with more info at the ATBF website.
YES, they will have a ton of books for sale all day – thanks, BookPeople!
YES, they take credit cards
YES, you can bring some books from home
YES, food will be for sale
YES, you can have your picture taken with your favorite author
YES, they will have a ton of books for sale all day – thanks, BookPeople!
YES, they take credit cards
YES, you can bring some books from home
YES, food will be for sale
YES, you can have your picture taken with your favorite author
Signing rules and food info is HERE
ATBF could always use some more hands to help out for the day.
If you are interested, send an email to
ATBFvolunteer@gmail.com
and let them know when you’re available.
Here is a map to the Palmer Events Center. Reminder, parking is $7.
We have an Event page on Facebook, let us know if you’re coming!
Here is a map to the Palmer Events Center. Reminder, parking is $7.
We have an Event page on Facebook, let us know if you’re coming!
Also, follow at @AustinTBF and use #ATBF12
Interested in a MEDIA badge or have questions?
Send Jen an email at ATBFmedia@gmail.com
There will be a blogger meetup Friday night before fest day.
How awesome was #ATBF11?
Find out from Jen HERE.
For more updates and information check back in with Jen at I Read Banned Books!!
Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored post. I love reading and wanted to share this local event with my readers!!
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