VIP Author’s Circle:2 Nights 1 amazing experience with Kimberla Lawson Roby

🌟 VIP Author’s Circle Experience — Two Nights, One Unforgettable Weekend

This is more than a ticket — it’s a front-row seat to literary magic.

Spend an intimate evening with New York Times bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby at an exclusive reception on October 31st, then return the next day for VIP reserved seating at the Greater Central Valley Book Fest.

✨ What’s included:

• Exclusive meet & greet reception with Kimberla Lawson Roby

• VIP reserved festival seating (Nov. 1st)

• A signed copy of Kimberla’s book

• Priority access to special guest authors and signings

**Exclusive Festival gift bag**

Early Bird Price: $75 — available until 9/18. Space is extremely limited, so grab your seat before it’s gone!

What Is a Book Festival?

Think of it as a one-day celebration of reading and storytelling — like a fair, but for books and the people who create them. Authors, illustrators, poets, filmmakers, and readers of all ages come together for a full day of talks, activities, and community.

General festival access is free and open to the public. The one exception is the keynote/VIP reception.

What’s Happening All Day (Free!)

• 🎤 Main Stage — Featured author talks, panels, and conversations

• 🎙️ Minor Stage — Smaller, more intimate sessions with authors and speakers

• 🎨 Kids Zone (Upstairs Gallery) — Activities, readings, and books for younger festival-goers

• ✍️ Classroom Breakout Sessions — Workshops on writing, publishing, and craft

• 🔥 Poetry Slam — A live, judged spoken word showcase (not an open mic!)

• 📖 Voices of the Valley Short Story Competition — Celebrating young writers, grades 3–8

• 🏆 Literary Hero Award — Honoring someone who’s made a lasting impact through literacy or storytelling

• 📚 Author & Vendor Tables — Meet authors, browse books, support local shops