Bangor Authors' Book Fair & Literary Festival 2024
Schedule
Sat Dec 14 2024 at 11:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
Bangor Public Library | Bangor, ME
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Join us for Maine’s largest authors’ fair and meet 90+ notable local Maine authors, get your books signed, and support the local literary arts with your purchase of personalized books! Enjoy free readings, talks, and panels throughout the day as we "take over" the beautiful Bangor Public Library to celebrate the Literary Arts this winter holiday season. Authors from all genres will be represented: adult and YA fiction, non-fiction, romance, mystery, adventure, folklore, outdoors, self help, science fiction, fantasy, cryptozoology, children's books, cookbooks, horror, paranormal, history, and many more. With dozens and dozens of titles by Maine authors to discover, there’s something for everyone. There will also be raffle tickets, sponsors’ vendor tables, and special surprises and events at the day of the show.
The Fair will also feature the special launch of "North Woods at Night" a charity anthology to support the the Forest Society of Maine
Free admission and programming but if you plan to buy books bring cash, Venmo, or PayPal as many authors cannot accept credit cards. Shopping local and supporting the arts locally is Paul Bunyan approved!
This event is organized and hosted by Christopher Packard, Author of Mythical Creatures of Maine in cooperation with the Bangor Public Library.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
10:30-11:15 - TBA
11:30-12:30 - A Panel Discussion on Publishing a Book with leading authors, illustrators, and publishers.
12:45-1:30 - Keynote Speaker - Paul Doiron: The best-selling author of the Mike Bowditch series of crime novels set in the Maine woods. His first book, The Poacher’s Son, won the Barry Award and the Strand Critics Award and was nominated for an Edgar for Best First Novel. His second, Trespasser, won the 2012 Maine Literary Award. His novelette “Rabid” was a finalist for the 2019 Edgar in the Best Short Story category. Paul’s twelfth book, Dead by Dawn won the New England Society’s 2022 Book Award for Fiction, as well as his second Maine Literary Award. It was also a finalist for the Barry Award. His books have been translated into 11 languages. Paul is the former chair of the Maine Humanities Council, Editor Emeritus of Down East: The Magazine of Maine, and a Registered Maine Guide specializing in fly fishing. https://www.pauldoiron.com/
1:30-2:15 - Public Reception & Anthology Launch Party
Please join us for this special moment as we celebrate this community event and launch our beautiful “North Woods at Night,” the official charity anthology of this year’s Book Fair published by 12 Willows Press (Winterport). There will be light snacks, short readings, and brief remarks by members of the community. We will also announce the winner of the Bangor Authors' Writing Awards and the Golden Typewriter Award - an annual award for service to the literary community in our region.
2:30-3:15 - TBA author presentation
10:30-3:00 Rotating poetry readings by our authors on the second floor. Facilitated by authors & poet Gabriella Fryer.
Proudly sponsored by:
Bangor Public Library
Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance
International Cryptozoology Museum
12 Willows Press
And more to come!
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Where is it happening?
Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St, Bangor, ME 04401-4903, United States,Bangor, MaineEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
