Suffolk Literary Festival
Writers plus readers equals magic. Suffolk Public Library plus Paul D Camp Community College equals the Suffolk Literary Fest! SPL and PDCCC are joining forces to celebrate books, authors, and readers of all kinds. There will be something for everyone from picture books and graphic novels to poetry and prose. A Tidewater Reads - related event.
- Date:
- Saturday, April 21, 2018
- Time:
- 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Location:
- Paul D Camp Community College, Suffolk Campus: 271 Kenyon Rd, Suffolk
- Site:
- Offsite
- Categories:
- Adult Family Middle School
In celebration of Tidewater Reads month.
Suffolk Literary Festival is literally the BEST of Suffolk! Discover local authors and artists and participate in activities to capture your unique voice. This event is free and open to all ages.
Sponsored by Paul D. Camp Community College and Suffolk Public Library.
Festival Events:
Author Panels
Poetry Scavenger Hunt
Face Painting
Poetry Workshop
Rap Battle
Readers Theatre
Story Walk
Suffolk Speaks
Crafts, Stories, and More
Schedule of Events:
10:00am - 12:00pm Face Painting (all ages)
11:00am Storyteller Via Goode
11:00am Poetry Workshop with Amanda Gomez
12:00pm Rap Battle
12:00pm - 1:00pm Comic Workshop taught by Kristin Mehaffey (www.SaberdogArt.com )
12:30pm and 1:30 Adult Readers Theatre
1:00pm Author Panel
Authors include: Fanita Moon Pendleton with Urban Moon Books, Dr. Christine Bacon, Heather Weidner, Barry Jordan Jr., Mike Owens, Bill Sizemore, Will Hopkins, Jeremy Rodden, Alexis Silver, Terrie Branch, Lisa L. Stevenson, E. Ayers, Tamera Tery, Dr. Erwin K. Thomas, E. G. Gaddess, Mx. Knowitall, Amanda Gomez and members of the Suffolk Writes: An Open Writers Group.
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