POETRY & LITERATURE
2010 Texas Book Festival
October 16-October 17, 2010
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More than 200 of the most accomplished writers from across Texas and the nation will be appearing at the 2010 Texas Book Festival on October 16 & 17th in the Texas State Capitol and in venues throughout downtown Austin. The Book Festival is free and fun for all ages. 2010 Festival topics include civil rights, Tejano
leadership in Texas, the drug wars, capital punishment, green energy, President Obama,
American business titans, famous fugitives, civilizing the West and the life of Jack London. The
Cooking Tent sponsored by Central Market will overflow with cooking demonstrations and
discussions. Geared especially for young adults are sessions titled Is the World Ready for My
Book? and Coming of Age in a Difficult Age, among many others, including a special Saturday
night Zombies vs. Unicorns showdown.
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201 East 14th Street
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Free!
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Dates:
October 16-October 17, 2010Times:
10AM-5PM, Special Events later in the evening.
http://www.texasbookfestival.org/Calendar.php?selected_day=2
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