Downtown Glen Ellyn Alliance

1st Annual Glen Ellyn Celebrates Books

Join us for Glen Ellyn’s First Annual BookFest, Saturday June 19, 2010.  This event, sponsored by the Downtown Glen Ellyn Alliance, is designed to showcase local literary talent. To date our featured authors include Elizabeth Berg, Melanie Benjamin, Kelly O’Connor McNees,  J.A. Konrath, Tony Romano, Stephanie Cowell and Charlene Baumbich. For more information about the day’s event, see the information below, become a fan on Facebook (Bookfest 2010: A Celebration of Books in Downtown Glen Ellyn) or follow us on Twitter (GEBookfest).

If you are a local author and wish to apply, please fill out our application form here.

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Late-Breaking Bookfest News!

Cubs Legend Randy Hundley will be appearing at
Tap House Grill from 1-2pm!
John O’Donnell, the local author of Like Night and Day, a book about Chicago baseball back in the 1960’s, is signing books at Tap House Grill. In the spirit of Chicago baseball, Cubs legend Randy Hundley will be making an appearance at Tap House immediately following O’Donnell’s signing, from 1:00-2:00pm. Stop by and meet a legend. Limited signed photos available; bring your Cubs memorabilia to sign.

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In addition to readings and workshops, many stores and restaurants in our historic downtown will host authors to sign and sell books from 10: 00am – 1:00pm.

Bookfest Activities

June 19, 2010

Time	Event
8:30 – 9:30	Social Networking for Writers
9:30 – 10:30	“Kids Love Art Books” with Bob Raczka
10:00 – 11:00	Presentation and Book Signing: Underground Railroad with Glennette Tilley Turner
10:00 – 11:30	Bagels at The Bookstore with Pamela Ferdinand
11:00 – 12:00	Children’s Writing Workshop with Rose Calkins (ages 10-12, limited seating)
10:00 – 1:00	Book signings (Click for detailed brochure)
11:30 – 1:00	The Next Good Book Luncheon with Rebecca Vnuk
11:30 – 1:00	Claude and Camille Luncheon with Stephanie Cowell
11:30 – 1:00	68 Rooms Family Author Lunch and Art Event
1:30 – 2:30	Risky Business:  Writing about Literary Icons
1:30 – 2:15	Chillers – Be bold, be bold… with Marie Ringenberg
2:30 – 3:30	Watch – Listen – Perform Poetry & Performance Slam
2:30 – 3:15	Zoos, Kazoos & Hullabaloos with Marie Ringenberg
3:00 – 4:00	Presentation and Book Signing: Keynote Speaker Elizabeth Berg
5:00 – 7:00	“Get Lit” with Authors J.A. Konrath and Charlene Baumbich
6:00 – 8:00	Baseball Dinner with Billy Lombardo at Bells & Whistles