8th Annual Book 'Em
literacy event
Date to be determined for event in 2012
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Dozens of authors
Free Admission
Kate Collins Middle School
1625 Ivy Street
Waynesboro, VA 22980
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Proceeds used for increasing literacy rates, decreasing
crime, and helping police solve unsolved crimes. |
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Sad news to report.
There will no longer be a Book 'Em event in Waynesboro, VA. The event was hosted by the Waynesboro Police Department for 7 years. However, this chapter is now closed. Book 'Em is taking place in North Carolina in 2012 and the event will resurface one day in other areas.
Authors, if you are interested in appearing at Book 'Em, please fill out the author registration form and return it. Make plans now to attend the 2010 Book 'Em Event, to be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 9:30AM to 4:30PM at the Kate Collins Middle School in Waynesboro, Virginia. This ground-breaking Book Fair highlighting the connection between illiteracy and high crime rates featuring approximately 4 dozen of authors who will be signing their books and giving talks on writing, the publishing industry, and other topics of interest throughout the day. There are 3 best selling authors, many award winning authors and some absolutely amazing people attending. There will be over 20 talks, discussions and workshops taking place during the day. The full schedule can be seen here. We will have live music during the day as well. Click here to see who they are. |
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of all types and genres are included, such as historical, non-fiction,
mystery, romance, suspense/thrillers, fantasy, horror, true crime,
and children's books, ranging from preschool books through the
teen years. Every author in attendance will have their books available to purchase and they can be personally autographed. Click on "Authors Appearing" to see the authors who will be in attendance. There will be thousands of books at Book 'Em. Something is here for everyone! |
| Admittance to the annual book event is free. The proceeds from the sale of the books goes to organizations dedicated to increasing literacy rates, decreasing crime rates, helping police solve crimes, and raising public awareness of the link between high illiteracy rates and high crime rates. The various events have benefited the following organizations: Central Shenandoah Crime Stoppers, Friends of the Library from Waynesboro, Staunton, and Augusta County, Shenandoah Valley Reading Council, Waynesboro School District, Staunton School District, Augusta County School District and other school districts in Virginia and elsewhere. |
| For more information, contact Officer Mark Kearney via e-mail or phone at (540)942-6683. |