Author/Book Day
Saturday, November 5, 2011 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
| 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Digital Child Identification This service provides parents with a "Bio-Doc" that contains digital fingerprints, digital picture, and personal information of your child. Presented by the Oro Valley Police Department |
10 – 11 a.m. Program Room |
World of Words Storytime Enjoy a special Saturday storytime with lots of fun words and stories, and book related crafts! Presented by Cheryl A. Mc Curry |
10 – 11:30 a.m. Meeting Room |
How to Build a Better Bookclub A panel composed of seasoned book discussion leaders will help you improve your skills so your book group has more meaningful discussions. Topics include: How to Choose Titles and How to Get Everyone Involved and Talking. Q & A session will follow. Moderator: Jane Q. Peterson Panel: Shirley Dornberg, Diedra Eby, Dr. Bill Fry, Glenda Martin |
1 – 2:30 p.m. Program Room |
Children's Author Panel (All Ages) Get to know some Children's and Young Adult authors! How do they get ideas for their books? How long does it take them to write a book? These and other questions will be answered by the authors. Authors: Janni Lee Simner, Jennifer J. Stewart, Helen and Frank McGee |
1 – 3 p.m. Meeting Room |
Authors' Café Join five local authors for a discussion of their books and their writing process. Refreshments will be served. Limited seating of 50. Tickets will be handed out at noon. Authors: Meg Files, Elizabeth Gunn, Dr. Norma Price, Jim Turner, Betty Webb |
Barnes and Noble will provide books for purchase
Authors will be available to sign books
Event schedule subject to change.