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Public Library announces Novello Festival of Reading Sept. 26-Oct. 31, 2009
The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County presents the 19th annual Novello Festival of Reading. The popular festival brings book lovers and authors together for a celebration of books and reading. Great events are included for both children and adults during the celebration that runs from Sept. 26-Oct. 31.
This year Novello will feature nationally renowned author and columnist Christopher Buckley. And as always, the beloved Carolina Writers’ Night will showcase local and regional writers. A special event with Clyde Edgerton will include both his music and his books, while WordPlay Saturday moves indoors to continue its tradition of literary fun for kids and families. Other new highlights include two events by youth authors and an event for genealogy fans.
Although the number of events is limited this year due to budget constraints, we’re sure that attendees will enjoy the outstanding lineup of participating authors and programs. Novello would not be possible each year without the support of local sponsors including contributors such as TIAA CREF, The Charlotte Observer, BB&T, Clariant Corporation, Foundation For The Carolinas, Morgan Stanley, Piedmont Natural Gas and others.
Novello Festival of Reading Schedule of Events
Tickets go on sale Sept. 1. Free events do not require tickets, however seating is limited. Check http://www.plcmc.org/novello on September 1 for details. Unless otherwise noted, all events will take place at ImaginOn located in uptown Charlotte at 300 E. Seventh Street. ImaginOn is easily accessible from the LYNX light rail line.
New! Novello Children’s Author Event CANCELLED
Saturday, Sept. 26, 1 p.m., FREE
Event cancelled due to Author's illness!
A Novello Evening with Christopher Buckley
Thursday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m., $20
Christopher Buckley is a best-selling American humorist and the author of Thank You for Smoking, Supreme Courtship and Boomsday. His newest book – Losing Mum and Pup: a Memoir about the tragicomic year in which both his parents died – is a frequently requested book at the Library.
WordPlay Saturday
Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., FREE
This popular youth event moves indoors for some interactive family-friendly activities and features four outstanding children’s authors: Chris Raschka, Bryan Collier, Grace Lin, Jimmy Gownley and outstanding young adult author, Coe Booth, known for her very realistic urban fiction for teens.
New! Novello Children’s Author Event
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 4 p.m., FREE, South County Regional Library, 5801 Rea Road, Charlotte
Children’s and young adult author Nancy Krulik of “Katie Kazoo” series fame will join us for a special program and book signing. Krulik is the author of more than 150 books, including three New York Times bestsellers, and is a well known biographer of Hollywood’s hottest young stars. Co-presented by Black Forest Books & Toys.
Carolina Writers’ Night
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m., FREE
We’ll celebrate 2009 Novello Literary Award winner Cow Across America and author Dale Neal in an interview with newsman-turned-novelist Robert Inman (Dairy Queen Days, Captain Saturday, and others) They will be joined by Ed Southern (Sports in the Carolinas: From Death Valley to Tobacco Road) and Charla Muller, whose 365 Nights: A Memoir of Intimacy landed her on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and the “The Today Show”.
A Story, Story Night with Jim Weiss
Friday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m., FREE
Jim Weiss will bring storytelling alive with his special brand of entertainment magic. Whether it’s fairytales or Shakespeare, Greek mythology or Sherlock Holmes, Weiss weaves skillful storytelling with a love of literature and an understanding of what it takes to leave audiences entranced. A great show for kids of all ages (including adults!)
A Novello Evening with Clyde Edgerton
Friday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m., $35
One of North Carolina’s favorite authors, Clyde Edgerton and his band, the Rank Strangers, will provide the audience with a Novello evening unlike any other. Edgerton is the author of The Bible Salesman, Raney, Lunch at the Piccadilly and many other bestsellers. Readings, story songs, food and fun are all rolled into one wonderful evening. For a sample of Edgerton’s work visit the Public Library’s Web podcast: http://www.plcmc.org/readers_club/podcasts/author_cEdgerton01.mp3
A Novello Morning with Genealogist Margaret M. Hofmann
Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., FREE (Registration Required), Aldersgate, 3600 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte
The Public Library and the Olde Mecklenburg Genealogical Society together present Margaret M. Hofmann, whose writing includes abstracts of land patents, state land grants, court records, and abstracts of wills. Hofmann will share her genealogical research secrets. Registration required call the Carolina Room at (704) 416-0150.
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