Calling all readers, e book fanatics, and people curious in regards to the world of literature: The San Antonio E-book Pageant (SABF) is again for its twelfth yr, promising a day stuffed with charming writer displays, partaking actions, and a celebration of the written phrase.
This yr’s pageant will function almost 100 notable native, regional, and nationwide authors. MacArthur “Genius” recipient and Nationwide E-book Award Finalist Hanif Abdurraqib, will current his newest e book, There’s At all times This Yr: On Basketball and Ascension, a poignant reflection on basketball, life, and residential. Three-time Nationwide E-book Award Finalist Lauren Groff will showcase her thrilling journey novel, The Vaster Wilds, and bestselling writer Silvia Moreno-Garcia will introduce her darkish thriller, Silver Nitrate.
“On April 13, we’re throwing a celebration for pages! We have now a stellar lineup, stuffed with literary expertise, and there will likely be compelling discussions regarding each nationwide and native conversations,” mentioned SABF Government Director Lilly Gonzalez in a press launch. “In a metropolis with many festivals, this one is completely different — a free, family-friendly occasion designed to encourage all ages to get enthusiastic about books and studying.”
The pageant caters to readers of all ages, with a variety of image books, early reader, center grade, and younger grownup titles. Youngsters’s writer Chris Barton will dive deep into the world of glitter together with his e book Glitter In all places! whereas Xelena González and Adriana M. Garcia will learn from Remembering, a heartwarming story a couple of household remembering their beloved pet canine via the traditions of el Día de Muertos.
Along with the writer displays, the pageant will function a efficiency by Magik Theatre, interactive actions by native nonprofits such because the DoSeum, and complimentary snacks offered by H-E-B.
The pageant will even showcase a variety of authors from all through Texas, together with Pulitzer Prize winners Tim O’Brien and Lawrence Wright, current Texas Author Award recipient Elizabeth Criminal, and West Texas native LaToya Watkins.
The total writer lineup may be considered on the San Antonio E-book Pageant web site, permitting attendees to plan their day and guarantee they do not miss their favourite writers. Readers will even get the chance to buy books and have them signed by taking part authors.
This free occasion will happen on April 13 from 9 am to five pm on the Central Library and UTSA Southwest Campus in downtown San Antonio. A full lineup is out there at sabookfestival.org.
