Rain Taxi proudly announces the eighth annual
TWIN CITIES BOOK FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 11, 2008
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Minneapolis Community & Technical College,
conveniently located in Downtown Minneapolis
Click here for directions and map.
FREE and open to the public!
The annual Twin Cities Book Festival is a celebration of books and reading that is free and open to the general public. The eighth annual Twin Cities Book Festival will once again feature:
Exhibit and Book Fair
The fantastic Book Fair showcases a wide range of publishers, literary organizations, booksellers, and more! CLICK HERE for a complete listing of exhibitors, exhibitor specials, and events happening throughout the day!
Readings and Talks
The Festival features renowned authors from near and far! CLICK HERE for a complete list of our special guest authors and panelists and a complete schedule of appearances. Certain events will be ASL interpreted!
Morning Mixer
Each year, Minnesota writers publish great books with out-of-state presses who aren't able to exhibit at the Festival. We're celebrating some of these new releases with a “morning mixer”—a chance for readers to meet and greet the authors! CLICK HERE for a list of participating authors.
Storytelling Circle
Free books for every child!
Readings for children of all ages will happen throughout the day—come hear great authors and take home some great books! CLICK HERE for more information!
Book Arts Activities with MCBA
Make a book you can wear! Join Minnesota Center for Book Arts to learn how to transform paper and string into a miniature book necklace. You'll learn a simple pamphlet stitch technique to bind your mini-book. All supplies included. Children and adults are welcome!
Used Book Sale and Literary Magazine Fair
Hunt for literary treasures at bargain prices! With gently used items donated by our readers, Rain Taxi's annual Used Book Sale features terrific items in the areas of Fiction, Poetry, Children's Books, Comics and Graphic Novels, Art Books, Cookbooks, and Nonfiction titles of interest. And don't forget to peruse our Literary Magazine Fair, featuring the latest issues of great journals from around the country, all available at inexpensive try-out prices. All proceeds help support our nonprofit organization. It's win-win!
Book Festival Raffle—win great prizes!
Raffle items include signed books, chapbooks, event tickets, gift certificates, movie passes, t-shirts, prize packages, and more!
Interested in volunteering for the 2008 Twin Cities Book Festival?
CLICK HERE for more information.
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This activity is made possible, in part, by funds provided by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council through an appropriation by the Minnesota Legislature.
2008 Twin Cities Book Festival media sponsor:
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