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6th Annual Book 'Em
literacy event
Saturday, October 17th, 2009
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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HOSTED BY
Waynesboro Police Department
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The City of Waynesboro, VA
SPONSORED BY
Central Shenandoah Crime Stoppers;
FRIENDS OF THE
LIBRARY
Staunton, Augusta County,
Waynesboro;
Shenandoah Valley Reading Council
Proceeds used for increasing literacy rates, decreasing
crime, and helping police solve unsolved crimes.
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We are still signing up authors for the
2009 Book 'Em. Check back often and look at the authors appearing
pages to see who has signed up.
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
2009 Book
'Em Event, to be held
on Saturday,
October 17, 2009 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 features dozens of authors
who will be signing their books and giving talks on writing,
the publishing industry, and other topics of interest throughout
the day.
We will update the site with authors attending in 2009 very soon.
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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. |
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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. |
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information, contact Officer Mark
Kearney via e-mail or phone at (540)942-6683. |
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