Just a few days until the Second Annual Savannah Book Festival!

Friday, February 6, 2009
Keynote Address
Free and Open to the Public
The festival kicks off at Trinity Church at 5:30 pm on with a keynote address by humorist and author Roy Blount, Jr., introduced by Julia Reed, returning to this year’s festival by popular demand.

The Keynote Address sponsored in part by  Elizabeth Oxnard and Carolyn Luck

Saturday, February 7, 2009 Main Festival Day
on Telfair Square
Free and Open to the Public
The Festival continues from 10 am through 5 pm on Telfair Square and the historic buildings around the square, with:
 - Six literary venues; more than 40 authors speaking to audiences throughout the day
 - Book signings after each author presentation
 - Family Activities venue, including a performance by singer-songwriter Caroline Aiken; storytellers, children’s book authors, art demonstrations and spoken word performances
 - Book sales by Follett/Ex Libris
 - Food vendors from local restaurants
 - Exhibitors, including a local authors marketplace 

Sunday, February 8, 2009
Sunday Brunch on the Square
with Paula Deen
We wrap up with a brunch fundraiser at 12 noon on Telfair Square, featuring Savannah’s own Paula Deen, and catered by her world-famous restaurant, The Lady & Sons.  Tickets $75 to benefit the Savannah Book Festival.  Visit www.scadboxoffice.com or call 912-525-5050 for tickets. Service charges apply.

Brunch on the Square with Paula Deen is sponsored by Piggly Wiggly, Elizabeth Oxnard, Don and Kay Gardner and Carolyn Luck.