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Columbia Artist Claire Farrell is Official Artist of 2010 SC Book Festival
Columbia’s own Claire Farrell has been selected as the 2010 SC Book Festival Artist.  Limited edition posters and other works by the artist will be available at the 14thColumbia MetropolitanConvention Center. annual festival, which will be held February 26-28 at the

Marvelyn Brown featured on CNN's Young People Who Rock
Brown will give a solo presentation on her book, Young, Beautiful and (HIV) Positive on Sunday, 3/1, 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.  Click here for the CNN article.

Special Exhibit of Hollings Papers in Exhibit Hall
Don't miss this special opportunity to view pieces of American political history in the Exhibit Hall at the 2009 SC Book Festival, courtesy of South Carolina Political Collections, University of South Carolina.  The exhibit will be on display at the USC Press Booth #101.

Edgar Allan Poe Bicentennial
The 2009 SC Book Festival, in partnership with the SC Center for the Book, joins a host of organizations across the country in celebrating the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe during his bicentennial year.

1st Annual Run for Books!
The 1st Annual Run for Books will take place in downtown Columbia the weekend prior to the Book Festival, on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. Register online at www.strictlyrunning.com!

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Save the Date!

2010 SCBook Festival - Fourteenth Annual Event!

Friday, February 26 – Sunday, February 28, 2010
Events held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
1101 Lincoln Street
Downtown Columbia, just a few blocks from the State House in the Vista

FREE ADMISSION on Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28 to all events at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

SPECIAL EVENTS on Friday, February 26: Check back for updates about pricing and locations!


Now Accepting Author Submissions for the 2010 SC Book Festival

The 2010 SC Book Festival will be held February 26-February 28, 2010, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, SC. With over 6000 people annually participating in our audiences, the festival is the state’s premier literary event.

Author selection for the SC Book Festival runs from March 2009 through November 1, 2010. Suggested authors will be considered as presenters for panels and readings; for book signings in the Book Signing Area; and for other special events occurring throughout the three days of festival activities.  Click here for guidelines.

 

THCSC funds, promotes, and coordinates various humanities endeavors including: exhibits, documentaries, research, planning, workshops, dramatizations, and lectures.

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