Texas Book Festival 2008November 1, 2010 – November 2, 2010Status: Defunct Web site: http://www.texasbookfestival.org Amenities: food/drink Description: The Texas Book Festival was established in 1995 by First Lady Laura Bush, an ardent advocate of literacy, to honor Texas authors, promote the joys of reading and benefit the state's public libraries. The first Festival took place at the Capitol in November 1996; the Festival has quickly evolved into one of the premier literary events in the country, annually hosting over 200 Texas and nationally known authors. In 2006, more than 45,000 visitors participated in a week-end of author readings and presentations, panel discussions, book signings, and musical entertainment at the State Capitol in Austin. Added by: texanne. Contacted: Not contacted. Venue ID: 10054
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