The first
Connecticut Book Festival
– bringing writers of books for adults and teens* together with their readers, to promote and celebrate books and reading.
Weekend of May 21-22, 2011
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Greater Hartford Campus of the University of Connecticut
Family-friendly festivities will include:
- Readings by authors
- Panel discussions
- Book signings
- Storytelling, performances
- Great food
All programs will be free.
Wally Lamb spoke at the Connecticut Book Festival Gala Reception on Nov. 20 at the Town & County Club in Hartford.
Connecticut author Wally Lamb is the honorary Festival chair.
To make a donation to ensure the Festival’s success, Donate Here.
*Don’t miss the 20th annual Connecticut Children’s Book Fair
on Nov. 12 and 13, 2011.
The Connecticut Book Festival is a partnership of
Connecticut Center for the Book at Hartford Public Library
Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism
Connecticut Humanities Council
Connecticut Library Association
Connecticut State Library
Thomas J. Dodd Research Center
UConn Co-op Bookstore
University of Connecticut, Greater Hartford Campus
University of Connecticut Libraries
