As enjoyable as solitary reading is (and as embarrassing as it is to be seen crying over the last few pages of Freedom in public -- or, um, so weve heard), theres also something incredibly delightful about sharing the joy of reading with others. Feel the lit-love today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Big Read. This is a cant-miss festival for bibliophiles, who will have the opportunity to attend workshops (including the St. Louis Publishers Associations session on How to Publish Your Book) and meet a variety of big-name writers, from Missouris Poet Laureate David Clewell to Gossip Girl author Cecily von Ziegesar. And be sure to bring the young readers in your life, too the Kids Author Tent will feature New York Times-bestselling author Heather Brewer, among many others. And, the Kids Big Corner offers everything from pumpkin-decorating to collage-making. The Big Read is free and is located on Central Avenue (between Forsyth and Maryland avenues) in downtown Clayton. For more information and a complete schedule, call 314-863-0278 or visit www.culturalfestivals.com/big_read_home.html
Sat., Oct. 9, 2010