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Wonders of Words Festival - Downtown Des Moines
The Wonder of Words Festival is a celebration of the written word. The outdoor festival will feature presentations and book signings by authors of both national and local acclaim, as well as workshops, conversation panels, literary exhibitors, books sales, children’s entertainment & activities, and food trucks. JUNE 18-19, 2016 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free Admission Downtown Des Moines
Located in Archive / … / 2016 / June
Western Gateway Park, Des Moines - The Wonder of Words Festival
The Wonder of Words Festival is a celebration of the written word. The outdoor festival will feature presentations and book signings by authors of both national and local acclaim, as well as workshops, conversation panels, literary exhibitors, books sales, children’s entertainment and activities, and food trucks. The festival will take place on June 18th and 19th from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and will be held in Western Gateway Park. As part of our programming, we will be conducting a book discussion for the 2016 All Iowa Reads book, Lila by Marilynne Robinson. We would love to invite your book club to participate in our on-site book talk on Sunday, June 19 at 1:45 p.m. The event is free and open to anyone who would like to participate.
Located in Archive / … / 2016 / June
Perry Public Library : Jerry Nelson, "Dear County Agent Guy" Author Visit
Jerry Nelson, Monday, June 20, 7:00 PM at Perry Public Library Knee-slapping funny one moment, poignant the next, Jerry Nelson’s new book, Dear County Agent Guy, provides a very special glimpse into a distinctly American way of life. In the tradition of Mark Twain and Jean Shepherd, Dave Barry and Garrison Keillor, Jerry Nelson is a humorist of the American heartland. A fourth-generation dairy farmer, Nelson discovered his voice and had a new calling to go along with his day job—writing a humorous column called “Dear County Agent Guy.” Nelson’s depictions of daily life, from the point of view of a taciturn husband with a twinkle in his eye, are read by 250,000 people a week—and woven into A Prairie Home Companion scripts.
Located in Archive / … / 2016 / June
Iowa Student Readers Recognized for Letters About Literature Awards Program
The Iowa Center for the Book honored 18 student readers from across Iowa as winners and honorable mentions for the 2020 Iowa Letters About Literature awards program at a virtual ceremony on Friday, May 1.
Located in Archive / 2020 / May
Join Iowa Center of the Book at the Free and Virtual 2020 National Book Festival
The 2020 National Book Festival September 25-27, 2020 and will take place completely online.
Located in Archive / 2020 / September
2021 All Iowa Reads Selections to be announced Nov. 12 on Iowa Public Radio’s Talk of Iowa
The 2021 titles for the All Iowa Reads, Teen All Iowa Reads, and Kids All Iowa Reads programs from the Iowa Center for the Book will be announced LIVE on Thursday, Nov. 12 on Iowa Public Radio’s Talk of Iowa program.
Located in Archive / 2020 / October
Announcing the 2021 All Iowa Reads Titles
The Iowa Center for the Book has selected three titles for adults, teens, and kids.
Located in Archive / 2020 / November
Register for 2020 All Iowa Reads Webinars Jan. 30 and Feb. 6
Join us for an extra-special webinar with the authors of all three 2020 All Iowa Reads selections on Jan. 30, and a BONUS webinar to explore the 2020 All Iowa Reads shortlists on Feb. 6.
Located in Archive / 2020 / January
Iowa Center for the Book Selects “Amazing Iowa Women” for 2020 Great Reads from Great Places
Illustrated by dozens of Iowa women and gender non-conforming artists, Amazing Iowa Women highlights the stories of nearly 100 Iowa women from different historical eras, diverse backgrounds, and a range of professions.
Located in Archive / 2020 / August
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