(SAVANNAH, GA )  During this year’s five-day Savannah Book Festival from February 15–19,  the Festival’s community outreach program, SBF@School, is once again sending prominent authors into public and private high schools, colleges and universities to talk with students about their writing processes, their challenges and paths to publication.

“Lose Yourself in Books” is the 2012 Festival theme and students may discover that in-person discussion with award-winning authors may light their own literary fires.  To support this vital educational outreach program, the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation has generously donated $2500 to supply books for the SBF@School Program.  “We are pleased to be able to lend support to the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System’s number one priority of raising the literacy rate among students,” said a Gulfstream representative.

In order to ensure an enriching and relevant experience for the students, the Festival works closely with the school media specialists, English teachers and college professors to select authors who best fit the student’s current course of study.  The program is provided free to area schools.

Here is a list of the 2012 SBF Authors in the Schools:

The Savannah Book Festival Inc. is an independent, non-profit corporation led by a volunteer board of directors.  It is committed to remaining free and open to the public and to celebrating the written word and its role in improving the human experience.  For more information, please contact Executive Director Robin Gold at (912) 598-4040 or info@savannahbookfestival.org.