Meet an Author, Be an Author, the annual community book fair hosted by the Indianapolis Public Library (IndyPL) returns with activities for all ages this fall.
The book fair takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Central Library and will feature more than 40 local authors across multiple genres and backgrounds showcasing and discussing their work. Guests of all ages are welcome to engage in free workshops, enjoy activities and make connections within Indianapolis’ growing literary scene.
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“The Author Fair is a wonderful opportunity for readers to connect and refresh their personal libraries!” Jill Edwards, adult program specialist for IndyPL, said in a statement. “It’s not every day that you walk into a library and meet 45 authors face-to-face, and we hope their presence will inspire literature lovers.”
Throughout the book fair, readers and aspiring writers alike with have the opportunity to connect with established authors, make their own bookmarks, participate in workshops led by literary experts and engage with on-site literature organizations such as Indiana Writers Center, Speed City Sisters In Crime, Storytelling Arts of Indiana, Midwest Writers Workshop, Indiana State Library and Venturous Guild of Visionary Storysmiths Collective.
For more information, visit indypl.org/meetbe.
Contact Art & Culture Reporter Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848. Follow her on x @chloe_mcgowanxx.
Chloe McGowan is the Arts & Culture Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Columbus, OH, Chloe graduated with a degree in journalism from The Ohio State University. She is a former IndyStar Pulliam Fellow, and her previous work includes freelancing for Indy Maven, Assistant Arts & Life Editor for The Lantern, and editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Chloe enjoys covering all things arts and culture — from local music, visual art, dance, theater and film, as well as minority-owned businesses. In her free time, Chloe enjoys reading, cooking and keeping her plants alive.
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