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Decatur Book Festival
NameDecatur Book Festival
LocationDecatur, Georgia, United States
FounderGeorgia Center for the Book, Decatur Arts Alliance
Established2006

Decatur Book Festival. The festival is an annual event held in Decatur, Georgia, United States, and is one of the largest independent book festivals in the country, attracting visitors from Atlanta, New York City, and Los Angeles. It was founded by the Georgia Center for the Book and the Decatur Arts Alliance in 2006, with the support of Emory University, Agnes Scott College, and the City of Decatur. The festival features a wide range of authors, including Pulitzer Prize winners like Michael Chabon and Jennifer Egan, as well as National Book Award winners like Ta-Nehisi Coates and Jacqueline Woodson.

● History

The Decatur Book Festival was first held in 2006, with the goal of promoting literacy and a love of reading in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The festival was founded by Daren Wang, a University of Georgia graduate, and Tom Bell, a Georgia Tech graduate, who were both passionate about literary fiction and poetry. The first festival featured authors like Richard Ford, Alice Walker, and Natasha Trethewey, and was held in conjunction with the AJC Decatur Book Festival, which is sponsored by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Over the years, the festival has grown in size and scope, featuring authors like John Grisham, Pat Conroy, and Tayari Jones, as well as PEN/Faulkner Award winners like Don DeLillo and Jennifer Haigh.

● Organization

The Decatur Book Festival is organized by a team of volunteers and staff, led by the Georgia Center for the Book and the Decatur Arts Alliance. The festival is sponsored by a range of organizations, including Emory University, Agnes Scott College, and the City of Decatur, as well as Penguin Random House, Hachette Book Group, and Simon & Schuster. The festival features a range of events, including author readings, book signings, and panel discussions, which are moderated by literary critics like Michiko Kakutani and Laura Miller. The festival also features a range of children's literature events, including readings and workshops led by authors like Chris Van Allsburg and Kate DiCamillo.

● Events

The Decatur Book Festival features a wide range of events, including author readings, book signings, and panel discussions. The festival also features a range of workshops and masterclasses, led by authors like Amy Hempel and George Saunders. The festival's events are held in a range of venues, including the Decatur Square, the Decatur Library, and the Eddie's Attic music venue, which has hosted performances by Indigo Girls and John Mayer. The festival also features a range of food and drink options, including barbecue and craft beer from local vendors like Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q and Terrapin Beer Co..

● Authors

The Decatur Book Festival has featured a wide range of authors over the years, including Pulitzer Prize winners like Michael Chabon and Jennifer Egan, as well as National Book Award winners like Ta-Nehisi Coates and Jacqueline Woodson. The festival has also featured authors like John Grisham, Pat Conroy, and Tayari Jones, as well as PEN/Faulkner Award winners like Don DeLillo and Jennifer Haigh. The festival has also featured a range of children's literature authors, including Chris Van Allsburg and Kate DiCamillo, as well as young adult literature authors like John Green and Rainbow Rowell. The festival has also featured authors like Alice Walker, Richard Ford, and Natasha Trethewey, who have won awards like the National Medal of Arts and the Guggenheim Fellowship.

● Impact

The Decatur Book Festival has had a significant impact on the literary community in the Atlanta metropolitan area, promoting literacy and a love of reading among children and adults alike. The festival has also had an economic impact on the city of Decatur, Georgia, attracting visitors from Atlanta, New York City, and Los Angeles. The festival has also featured a range of community outreach programs, including literacy initiatives and writing workshops, which are led by authors like Amy Hempel and George Saunders. The festival has also partnered with organizations like the National Endowment for the Arts and the Institute of Museum and Library Services to promote literary arts and cultural heritage in the United States. The festival has also been recognized for its impact, receiving awards like the Governor's Award for the Arts and the Mayor's Award for Arts and Culture. Category:Book festivals in the United States

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