5th Annual Book 'Em
literacy event
Saturday, October 18th, 2008
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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Make plans now to attend the
2008 Book
'Em Event, to be held
on Saturday,
October 18, 2008 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. There are 3 best selling authors, many award winning authors and some absolutely amazing people attending. You can see the full schedule of talks during the day by clicking here. |
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| Books 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. | |
| 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 2004, 2005 and 2006 events benefited the following charities: Central Shenandoah Crime Stoppers, Friends of the Library from Waynesboro, Staunton, and Augusta County, and the Shenandoah Valley Reading Council. | |
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| For more information, contact Officer Mark Kearney via e-mail or phone at (540)942-6683. | |