Hillcrest Book Fair
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The Hillcrest Book and Literacy fair has been a summer crowd-pleaser for many years now, and this year we've decided to make it a part of CityFest, to join these two wonderful annual events into one super-event!
Bookseller's Alley will be a space set apart for readers, writers, and celebrators of books and literature, in the block between Brookes Pl. and Anderson Pl. This is an opportunity to support your local bookseller and reaffirm your love for books on paper. San Diego Writers, Ink will host an "Open Air Literary Salon" featuring readings, interviews with authors, book signings and all manner of literary surprises. Hosted by Judy Reeves, the Literary Salon will be at the Coffee Nook at Brookes Place from 10am to 5pm. Nearby will be the Childrens' Story Nook at the Design Center's grape arbor, hosted by Curran Jeffery. Storytelling will be by local readers from the Mission Hills Library and the Story Affinity Group of the First Unitarian Church, beginning at 10:30am. Come enjoy the quiet literary atmosphere of the Coffee Nook and Bookseller's Alley, with plenty of places to sit and relax while the rest of the family wanders the festival!
The Literary Salon
Located right by Book Sellers Alley at the Festival, our Open Air Literary Salon begins with a reading and discussion of Greg Mortenson's remarkable book, Three Cups of Tea, led by Nicole Vollrath. She'll be joined by Lynn Whitehouse of the San Diego City Library who will talk about the Library's "One Book, One San Diego" community reading project. The Salon will also feature best-selling author Drusilla Campbell, and a memoir panel featuring memoirists Steve Montgomery, Patrick McMahon, and Suzana Norberg, moderated by Thomas Larson. Poetry will be brought to the afternoon by the multi-talented, multi-lingual Michael Klam. Author, editor and educator Jim Miller will read from his novel, Drift, and the afternoon will close with a performance by international poet Roger Aplon and percussionist Marcos Fernandes. SDW, Ink Executive Director Judy Reeves will host the Salon. The Program 11:00 - 11:30 am Nicole Vollrath & Lynn Whitehouse, One Book, One San Diego 11:45 - 12:15 pm Author Drusilla Campbell, reading & Q&A 12:30 - 1:30 pm Memoir Panel with Steve Montgomery, Patrick McMahon, and Suzana Norberg, moderated by Thomas Larson 1:45 - 2:15 pm Poet performer Michael Klam 2:30 - 3:00 pm Author Jim Miller, reading & Q&A 3:15 - 3:45 pm |
Above photos courtesy of www.ioba.org
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