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Students can win up to $100 in the Letters About Literature writing contest!
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Each year the Center for the Book at the Library of Congress in partnership with affiliate state centers for the book, invites readers in grades 4-12 to enter Letters About Literature, a national reading-writing contest.
Free Author Talk and Book Signing with Lorna Hollifield July 11, 2017 at Noon
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Join us for July's author talk and book signing: Tobacco Sun, by Lorna Hollifield. In this novel, a Hollywood pin-up is jailed for murder while her sister holds the answers.
South Carolina Center for the Book Selects The Other Mother for 2017 Route One Reads Initiative
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For the third consecutive year, the South Carolina Center for the Book will participate in the Route One Reads initiative, a program under the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress.
The Egret's Plumes
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Join us for this month's author talk and book signing with Stephen Chesley, Jim Casada, and Jacob Rivers for The Egret’s Plumes published by USC Press. An inspiring illustrated story that illuminates the lessons the natural world has to offer. Thursday, January 26, 2017, noon-1:00 p.m.
The Art of West Fraser - Author Talk and Book Signing
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Join us for this month's author talk and book signing Thursday, December 8, 2016, at noon when we will hear from South Carolina artist West Fraser about his book, Painting the Southern Coast: The Art of West Fraser published by USC Press. The beauty and spirit of coastal landscapes and waterways captured and celebrated in art.
Young Readers Who Write to Favorite Authors Can Win up to $100
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Young readers in grades 4-12 are invited to write a personal letter to an author for the Letters about Literature (LAL) contest, a national reading and writing promotion program.
Remembering Columbia Author Talk and Signing
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Join us for Speaker @ the Center on Thursday, November 3, 2016. We'll hear from John M. Sherrer, III, who will discuss his book, Remembering Columbia published by Arcadia. Columbia, South Carolina, is very much a tale of two cities.
Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival to be held November 10-11
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If you’re interested in writing and talking about writing, plan on attending Francis Marion University’s annual Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival. Four nationally known and best-selling authors and poets, and their avid readers, will descend upon the university Nov. 10 and 11 at this year’s Festival, which is free and open to the public.
Speaker @ the Center to Feature Tim Johnston of Short Story America
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Join us on October 26 from noon-1pm for Speaker @ the Center featuring Tim Johnston of Short Story America. Tim will give a reading from his newest book, Friday Afternoon and Other Stories. Books will be available for sale and signing.