Written by Liz Foreman, Marketing Manager, Downtown Main Library
Book lovers of all ages, get ready for a bibliophile's treat. Books By the Banks is back this Saturday, November 18 in a new location - the Downtown Main Library! The free event brings together 125+ national, regional, and local authors for panel discussions and book signings. Plus, there's fun for younger visitors in the Kids’ Corner and Teen Scene areas.
The event takes place this Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Find more details, including a complete list of attending authors, on the Books by the Banks website.
About Books by the Banks
In its 17th year, Greater Cincinnati's regional book festival is free and open to the public. Organized by local libraries and booksellers with support from sponsors, opens a new window, the festival includes a unique mix of events: panels where you can hear from the authors as well as opportunities to meet all of the authors at book signings.
The festival hosts authors of varied genres, from graphic novels and science nonfiction to thrillers and suspense. This year's headlining authors include:
- Derrick Barnes, Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor author of the critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning picture book Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut as well as the Ruby and the Booker Boys series
- Sharon Draper, two-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Award for books about the young and adolescent African-American experience
- Margaret Peterson Haddix, known best for the children's series Shadow Children and The Missing
- Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid
- Rob Sheffield, author and long time contributing editor at Rolling Stone
- Carole Boston Weatherford, New York Times bestselling author of more than 50 Newbery and Caldecott award-winning books for children and young adults
Attendees can bring books to sign or buy more than 150 titles for sale. "Book sales sustain the festival and help us bring a fantastic author lineup to the Cincinnati region year after year," states the festival's website.
The Kids Corner features activities all day, including a workshop with author and illustrator Andy J. Pizza, and balloon fun with Cincinnati Circus, and an author workshop with Yukiko Ryburn and The Kokeshi Project, opens a new window team. The Teen Scene also has an exciting all-day lineup including a graphic novel demonstration with Shawn Pryor, crafts, and VIP author meet and greets.
What are you most excited to experience at Books by the Banks?
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