A book festival for all ages, celebrating Arizona writers and readers.
https://azauthorbookfestival.com/
The first 1,500 children in attendance receive a free book. All adults get a free totebag from Half Price Books, the official bookstore of the festival. HPB is donating 20 percent of festival day sales to SEEDs for Autism, so you'll want to fill that tote with books!
Entrance is free, but if you present an Eventbrite ticket, you'll receive free gift in addition to the totebag.
Arizona Authors: Meet and chat with more than 30 published authors of fiction, nonfiction/memoirs, and children’s books.
Guest Speakers: New York Times bestselling sci-fi novelist Michael A. Stackpole and USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling romance author Ginger Scott.
Children’s Corner: Story time, free book-themed make-and-take crafts, costumed characters, and other fun activities.
The Writer’s Scene: Exhibit area for vendors who cater to writers (i.e. publishers, writer’s groups, illustrators).
Shopping: Books! And book- and writing-themed souvenirs, gifts and more.
SEEDs Craftsperson Demos: weaving, wood turning, blacksmithing… with a special appearance by the Medieval Times-Scottsdale Knights!
Food Trucks, Live Music, Raffles and more!
Mission
Provide a fun, family-friendly event that will:
- build community.
- champion literacy.
- boost local authors and businesses.
- foster autism acceptance.
- support SEEDs for Autism (100 % of sponsorship dollars and vendor fees donated to SEEDs).
