Special
Attractions
Free
Concert by the
Baton Rouge
Symphony Orchestra
The
culminating event of 2007 will take place from 6 PM - 7:30 PM in front of
the State Capitol Building. Listen to "The Sound of Books" as
the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra performs various themes and other
selections from some of your favorite films that originated as
books.
Free
Book Appraisals
Mr.
Joseph J. DeSalvo, Jr., owner of the Faulkner House in New Orleans and
co-founder of The Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society, will offer free book
appraisals
Caring
for Works on Paper
Renee
de Ville of de Ville Book & Paper Conservation will offer professional
advise on caring for and repairing photographs, books and other works on
paper.
Happenings
for Kids and Teens
Families
and younger readers will discover an abundance of fun and educational
attractions at the Louisiana Book Festival.
The
Young Readers' Pavilion, featuring professional storytellers, face
painting, craft activities, and costumed storybook characters.
The
Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award Ceremony, honoring Candace Fleming,
author of the winning book for grades 3 - 5, Gator Gumbo, A Spicy Hot
Tale.
Feature
Presentations by exceptional children's authors.
Members
of the Louisiana Writing Project will conduct Writing Activities for
students in grades 1 - 6.
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