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Chicago Book Festival

October 2008


 
Introduction
Book/Author Events   
Book Discussions
Other Festival Happenings   
Children's and Family Programs
Participating Organizations
Carl Sandburg Literary Awards   
Chicago Public Library Foundation
Sponsors
Rock for Reading
   
One Book, One Chicago

 
Mayor Richard M. DaleyGreetings,

As Mayor and on behalf of the City of Chicago, I invite you to participate in the ninth annual Chicago Book Festival, a celebration of books, authors and reading happening throughout Chicago in October.

The Festival celebrates our City’s rich and diverse literary past and present with some of the country’s most accomplished authors. Book signings, author appearances, performances, workshops, discussions and more will be held at libraries, bookstores, universities, cafés, theaters and other local venues.

A highlight of the Festival is One Book, One Chicago. All Chicagoans are encouraged to read The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe and take part in any number of events and discussions all over Chicago, including an appearance by Mr. Wolfe on October 16th at the Harold Washington Library Center. The Chicago Book Festival encourages us to celebrate the immense rewards of reading and the community of family, friends, colleagues and neighbors who take part in Chicago’s literary community. Please join us as we celebrate Chicago Book Festival and continue to create a culture of reading and lifelong learning throughout our city.

Sincerely,


Richard M. Daley, Mayor, City of Chicago
Richard M. Daley, Mayor