By Reyna Grande
Largest Gathering of Latino Authors in the Country
The Latino Book & Family Festival will be held on the weekend of October 9 and 10, 2010 at the Cal State University-Los Angeles campus (Greenlee Plaza). This year the festival will feature over 115 Latino authors, making it the largest gathering of Latino authors in the country! Authors include Victor Villaseñor, Sonia Nazario, Juan Felipe Herrera, Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, Josefina Lopez, Stella Pope Duarte, Reyna Grande, Sam Quiñones, Gustavo Arellano, Alex Espinoza, Luis J. Rodriguez, Rene Colato Lainez, Amada Irma Perez, Jose Luis Orozco, and Michele Serros, among many others.
There will be 36 panels/sessions on poetry, fiction, journalism, publishing, art, music, and dance, followed by a book signing. Families can enjoy the festivities at the main stage featuring singers, folklorico dances, music, and more. Children can enjoy the Children’s Area & Stage featuring arts & crafts, story-telling, and music. There will be over 100 exhibitors, a food court, and a dinner reception “An Evening with the Authors” at the Golden Eagle Ballroom at CSULA, where you can dine with your favorite authors. The keynote will be delivered by Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries.
The festival and panels are free to the public. The reception is $30.00 per person or $25.00 students, and it includes a buffet dinner. For more information visit www.LBFF.US, call 323 314 1330, or email reynagrande@yahoo.com.
Don’t miss out on this unique event, which is the largest gathering of Latino authors in history! Come celebrate the cultural and linguistic treasures of our Latino communities.
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If you enjoy Art, Literature and Networking, join us at the Society of Latino Professionals TH, October 28th at SOL Networking, Author and Art Exhibit.http://ping.fm/ONX4u
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