Schedule
We begin the Festival with a Sunday luncheon attended by anyone who has an interest in children's literature, young or old. Monday and Tuesday are our busiest days with the majority of attendants coming from area schools. Individuals and families are of course welcome as well.
Sunday, March 18
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Luncheon
12:30 PM, Elliot Student Union 237 A and BEvery year we offer a Sunday luncheon attended by the majority of our visiting authors and illustrators. We invite a special guest speaker to come and present. Our 2018 Speaker is Jack Gantos. His works have received a Newbery Award, Scott O’Dell Award, Newbery Honor, Printz Honor, Sibert Honor, National Book Award Finalist nomination. He's also very funny.
The Gilbert-Sadler Speaker Series that takes place during the Sunday Luncheon is generously supported with a gift through the UCM Alumni Foundation by Becky Klein, the daughter of Philip Sadler, co-founder of our Festival. Please consider joining us for this special Sunday event! Authors are available after the luncheon to autograph books. Please note: reservations must be made in advance of this event.
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Book Sale
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Elliot Student Union Ballroom (Rooms 236, 238, 240)Please note: books are now available to be pre-ordered.
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Book Signings
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Elliot Student Union Atrium -
Illustrator Exhibit
Check out our retrospective exhibit on 50 Years of Illustrators at the Gallery of Art and Design from 2-4:30.
Monday, March 19
Attend an author or illustrator presentation with time for book signing at the end. Visit the book sale and support our Festival!
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Author Presentations
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, various locations (see map)Authors and illustrators are scheduled to speak to children in grades 3-10 in 6 sessions (35-40 minutes). Registrants may select authors and/or illustrators they wish to meet by filling out our online registration form, available in early January. Choices will be honored whenever possible.
Please note: scheduling is completed in the order in which registrations are received.Most presenters will be available to sign books after each presentation. Presenters in our largest venues sometimes pre-sign books for our book sale.
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Book Sale
8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Elliot Student Union Ballroom (Rooms 236, 238, 240) (see map) -
Lunch
Any time, various locationsBring your own lunch, or take advantage of campus or local dining options . The Lovinger Gym area will be available for storing and eating lunches.
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Illustrator Exhibits
Check out our retrospective exhibit on 50 Years of Illustrators at the Gallery of Art and Design.
Tuesday, March 20
Attend an author or illustrator presentation with time for book signing at the end. Visit the book sale and support our Festival!
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Author Presentations
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, various locations (see map)Authors and illustrators are scheduled to speak to children in grades 3-10 in 6 sessions (35-40 minutes). Registrants may select authors and/or illustrators they wish to meet by filling out our online registration form, available in early January. Choices will be honored whenever possible.
Please note: scheduling is completed in the order in which registrations are received.Most presenters will be available to sign books after each presentation. Presenters in our largest venues sometimes pre-sign books for our book sale.
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Lunch
Any time, various locations -
Book Sale
8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Elliot Student Union Ballroom (Rooms 236, 238, 240) (see map) -
Illustrator Exhibits
Check out our retrospective exhibit on 50 Years of Illustrators at the Gallery of Art and Design.
Bring your own lunch, or take advantage of campus or local dining options . The Lovinger Gym area will be available for storing and eating lunches.