Chicago area book fairs

The fair features an international group of over 125 arts publishers, small presses, book artists, comics artists, zinemakers and printmakers, with satellite programming and after parties. Apr 26, 2019 chicago, il 60601 11th annual arts festival featuring more than 110 juried artists as well as live music, food vendors and more. Always call to confirm all information before heading out as information is subject to change. Information on over 140 book fairs, book festivals, conferences, and related events taking place in north america over the next 12 months 2020 and 2021. These festivals are a celebration of the nations creative writing community. Balkan anarchist book fair barcelona spain bay area usa belfast bern boston usa bradford sao paulo brazil porto alegre brazil bristol chicago anarchist film fest usa dublin hamilton canada houston usa. Christy lavine sales consultant at scholastic book fairs. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. Scholastic names sasha quinton president, book fairs. Writers conferences and book festivals center for book. The soulful chicago book fair august 2020 dates to be announced chicago, illinois rocky mountain book and paper fair august 2020 dates to be announced denver, colorado national conference of african american librarians wednesday, august 5, 2020 to sunday, august 9, 2020 tulsa, oklahoma. Important book fairs, festivals, and conferences coming in. Founded in 1986, the childrens book fair in chicago, illinois, is a daylong event dedicated to a promoting childrens literacy and reading.

Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. Education fairs resources for the education of adults in. May 07, 2020 see whos going to newberry book fair 2020 in chicago, il. The library of congress has held a national book festival every year since 2001. Chicago events find shows, festivals, concerts, sports games. Save money at chicago area used book sales chicago on. Cbe offers many opportunities to promote your book at leading book fairs in the u. Save milwaukees 20th annual diversity employment day career fair september 17, 2020 to your collection. These international book fairs provide a valuable marketing tool to expose your work to thousands of. Eric see branch inventory coordinator scholastic book. Many states, counties and cities also hold book festivals that recognize the achievements of local authors. A printable list of important book fairs, festivals, and conferences scheduled to take place in 2020 and 2021. Nantucket book festival june offers author readings, panel discussions, and social events for readers and writers.

The newberry book fair newberry chicagos independent. For the most recent list of upcoming book fairs, please check the schedule on the right side of the page. Best vintage markets and craft fairs near chicago 2020. Save money at chicago area used book sales chicago on the cheap. More than 400 neighborhood festivals take place in chicago each year, showcasing the citys diverse culture, music and food. The chicago art book fair will once again convene at the historic chicago athletic association, at 12 s. Illinois fairs and festivals, craft shows, art fairs. With a workforce of more than 3,000 employees in 58 regional distribution centers, scholastic book fairs delivers approximately 120,000 fairs in 60,000 schools annually. Use our widget to share this book fair information on your website.

Midwest antiquarian booksellers association a nonprofit association of antiquarian booksellers promoting the love of books, maps, prints and ephemera. Jan 16, 2017 nantucket book festival june offers author readings, panel discussions, and social events for readers and writers. The childrens book fair celebrates 30 years in 2016, with dozens of local booksellers and community organizations. Chicago, il 60601 11th annual arts festival featuring more than 110 juried artists as well as live music, food vendors and more. Mccormick place convention center, 2301 s dr martin luther king jr dr, il 60616 chicago. Illinois art fair directory illinois arts council agency. If youre there on saturday, get up on your soapbox and. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. February 2021 events calendar for things to do in chicago. List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences. They are celebrations of literacy and literary arts found throughout the african. Select book conferences, fairs, and festivals in 2020. The childrens book fair 2020 in chicago, il everfest. Book conventions and fairs have continued to be a large and growing part of the publishing world.

There are many excellent conferences for writers seeking to expand their writing skills, learn more about the business of publishing, connect with an agent or. The early book fairs attracted over 75 sellers of used and antiquarian books from around the metropolitan area, as well as bookbinders, calligraphers, papermakers and other book and paperarts related. Get a great deal at some of chicagos best restaurants during chicago restaurant week one of our favorite february 2020 events or splurge on tickets to an exhibition game when the nba. Box 550, highland park, il 60035 8479264300 email us search.

See whos going to newberry book fair 2020 in chicago, il. Book fair jul 2019, newberry book fair, chicago usa trade show. The national pheasant fest and quail classic will be held on february 1416. Illinois fairs and festivals, craft shows, art fairs, events. Youll find nearly 400 new rvs on display view more detail.

If you know of others please contact us with information. Chicago book and paper fair midwest antiquarian booksellers association mwaba local plumbers union hall 40 w. The fair features an international group of over 125 arts publishers. Partner with reach to provide services to your employees, donate to the reach scholarship fund and help support adult learners in the chicago area. Chicago coordinate inventory for over 4,000 regional book fairs annually. Save milwaukees 20th annual diversity employment day career fair. Check out the festival guides below or click on a month to see whats coming up.

All monies made from this event go to book rack literacy foundation. Scholastic book fairs warehouse chicago branch home. Chicago will host nba allstar for the first time in three decades. The soulful chicago book fair will be an authorcentric celebration of literacy and literary arts found throughout the african diaspora. Used book sales are a great way to buy books on the cheap and to help library systems raise badly needed revenue. Ask the librarian where the sale books are located. Jan 24, 2020 get a great deal at some of chicago s best restaurants during chicago restaurant week one of our favorite february 2020 events or splurge on tickets to an exhibition game when the nba allstar. The chicago athletic association hotel 12 south michigan avenue chicago, il, 60603 united states map.

Im always looking for new markets to join or visit in the chicago area and northwest indiana, so ill update this page when i learn of new events. Boston teen author festival september a yearly event that. Chicagos worldrenowned fests and events celebrate food, music, culture, art, and history throughout the city. Reach works with corporations offering several options.

Narrow search by date, event category, neighborhood, venue or location to find events, what things to do, whats. Balkan anarchist book fair barcelona spain bay area usa belfast bern boston. Christy lavine field sales supervisor scholastic book. Select book conferences, festivals, and fairs in 2018. Christy lavine staff scientist at beth israel deaconess medical center greater boston area. Share chicago s 20th annual diversity employment day career fair, april 22, 2020 with your friends. The american food fair will take place on 4 days from samstag, 16. Partner with reach to provide services to your employees, donate to the reach scholarship fund and help support adult learners in the chicago area, andor become a corporate member of reach. This is a list of some other anarchist book fairs around the world. What differentiates us from the big guys is our ability to provide a customerfriendly book fair tailored. June watch this spot for details on the next great book and paperfair. The chicago rv and camping show will be held on february 16, 2020. Youll find nearly 400 new rvs on display view more detail types of vendor. Branch inventory coordinator scholastic book fairs july 2008 present 11 years 4 months.

The early book fairs attracted over 75 sellers of used and antiquarian books from around the metropolitan area, as well as bookbinders, calligraphers, papermakers and other book and paperarts related exhibitors who came not only for publicity but to expose the general public to the often unappreciated beauties of the book arts. Scholastic book fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more. The newberry book fair is chicagos premier event for bookworms on a budget, ecoconscious readers and sensitive souls looking to adopt some new reads. Click on the magnifying glass to search the fairs on this page. List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences for. Outdoor events held in the city of chicago having one or more of the. For the most recent list of upcoming book fairs, please check the. Deliberately held right before the start of the school year, the fair features book readings as well as opportunities for guests to meet their favorite auth. The newberry book fair, chicagos favorite used book binge, is held every year the last weekend of july.

The soulful chicago book fair august 2020 dates to be announced chicago. Also note that many libraries have ongoing sales including the chicago public library system. Click on a fair name to get more information for info on 2020 fairs gone by, click here. Local author janet nolan will sign copies of her book seven and a half tons of. What differentiates us from the big guys is our ability to provide a customerfriendly book fair tailored to meet your schools needs. The chicago art book fair is an experiment in showcasing emerging directions and diverse legacies within small press arts publishing. Midwest antiquarian booksellers association promoting the. Book tv covers many book festivals each year, many of them live.

Let reach work with you to plan an education fair for your employees. The newberry book fair is chicagos premier event for bookworms on a budget, ecoconscious readers and sensitive souls. Chicago event and entertainment listings found in search for literary events. Lit sidebar, summer guide, book fairs, little city book fair, printers row lit fest, newberry library book fair, printers ball, 57th street childrens book fair, columbia college chicago. Share milwaukees 20th annual diversity employment day career fair september 17, 2020 with your friends. Coverage of book fairs and festivals from across the country. Scholastic book fairs warehouse chicago branch, roselle, il. Information on over 140 important book fairs, festivals, conferences, and related events taking place in north america over the next 12 months 2020 and 2021. Soulful chicago book fairs have to be the most exciting book fairs on the planet. Its also great for the environment when we reuse old books rather than buying new ones. Boston teen author festival september a yearly event that celebrates ya fiction in the boston area.

The newberry book fair, chicago s favorite used book binge, is held every year the last weekend of july. We want to connect the bostonarea ya fanbase with the best authors in the industry. Please check back here later this year for more info. Outdoor events held in the city of chicago having one or more of the following components must complete a special event permit application.