nt. In its eighth year, The Thom Hartmann Program airs live daily, NOON – 3pm, ET simulcast as both radio and TV on over 120 radio stations. into more than 50 million homes via both nationwide satellite TV systems (DirecTV and Dish Network). Central Coast Book & Author Festival
| 01 September 2009
Book lovers by the thousands will converge on San Luis Obispo’s Mission Plaza on Saturday, October 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the Central Coast Book and Author Festival. This is a fund-raiser for the Foundation for San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries which benefits library programs such as the county-wide Children’s Summer Reading Program. Admission is free.
The event will feature free author presentations including workshops, panels and readings, at several venues in and nearby Mission Plaza. A complete event schedule will be posted at www.ccbookfestival.org two weeks prior to the event.
A highly-anticipated headliner at this year’s event is popular comic book hero, Spider-Man. He will be appearing in two interactive, multi-media shows produced by the Marvel Comics Character Appearances Program and underwritten by Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab. Both are aimed at getting kids excited about reading.
The shows will be at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. at the San Luis Obispo City Library Community Room. After each show, Spider-Man will visit the festival at Mission Plaza for autographs, giveaways, and photo opportunities.
Although the Spider-Man shows are free, tickets are required and are available at all San Luis Obispo County Public Library branches.
Also new this year is an exhibit of original art by approximately 20 local book illustrators and authors. The pieces, which will be on display during the month of September at various county public library branches, will be available for viewing and for sale at the San Luis Obispo City Library on the day of the festival, along with an exhibit showcasing the art of bookmaking.
Over 50 exhibitors are booked for this year’s event, including publishers, non-profit organizations, and authors from a broad range of genres including historical non-fiction, mystery, cooking, self-help, children’s, and young adult.
Berta Parrish, Ed.D is author of Wise Woman’s Way: A Guide to Growing Older with Purpose and Passion. The book stimulates and guides older women through the life-changing experience of turning 60.
Robert Sachs shares his knowledge of the Oriental healing arts and practical applications of Buddhist teachings in todays world, with books such as Wisdom of Buddhist Masters.
B Lynn Goodwin’s book You Want Me to Do What? offers caregivers a means of self-care through journaling.
Susan Edwards McKee shares her experiences as a teacher in China in Days Like Floating Water: A Story of Modern China.
The day will feature a children’s story time and live entertainment. Raffle tickets for a $500 cash prize will be sold prior to and during the festival for $10 each.
For more information, visit www.ccbookfestival.org, call (805) 546-1392, or send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .