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Book Fairs in the U.S. By State L-O

Louisiana
Louisiana Book Festival at http://www.louisianabookfestival.org/ is a "world-class literary celebration that offers children and adult booklovers unique opportunities to interact with over 100 exceptional poets, writers, and storytellers and to enjoy an inspiring variety of book-related activities, exhibitions and demonstrations." Writing workshops. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. November.

Maryland
Baltimore Book Festival at http://www.baltimorebookfestival.com/ "features 200+ nationally known and local authors, poetry readings, cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs/cookbook authors, children's writers and activities, live music, food, and more than 75 exhibitors and booksellers." Baltimore, Maryland. September.

Massachusetts
The Boston Globe Children's Book Festival at http://www.bostonglobe.com/promotions/childrenbookfest/ is a "day filled with readings and signings by children's authors and illustrators, great entertainment, loads of giveaways, and more." Boston, Massachusetts. September.

Minnesota
Twin Cities Book Festival at http://www.raintaxi.com features authors, exhibits, children's events, a used book fair, book art activities, and literary magazines. Minneapolis, MN. October.

Nebraska
Nebraska Book Festival at http://www.unl.edu/NCB/festival.html is "dedicated to Nebraska writers and books, but the Festival also celebrates the reading and writing life throughout the world." Location changes each year. September.

Nevada
Vegas Valley Book Festival at http://www.vegasvalleybookfest.org/ is a two-day festival that "includes writers, artists, poets and journalists in readings, book discussions, workshops, and spoken word performances." Las Vegas, Nevada. November.

New Jersey
New Jersey Book Festival at http://www.newjerseybookfestival.org/ features authors, poets, books signings, and children's activities. Englewood, New Jersey. October.

New Mexico
Border Book Festival at http://www.borderbookfestival.org is considered to be "New Mexico's oldest book festival" and "features a trade show, readings, panels, and workshops, as well as a Children’s and Pet parade." Mesilla, New Mexico. April.

New York
Rochester Children's Book Festival at http://www.rochesterchildrensbookfestival.org/ features "authors and illustrators from around New York." Rochester, New York. November.

Independent and Small Press Book Fair at http://nycip.org/ (Click on Events.) features publishers and literary and political figures. New York, New York. December.

Ohio
Buckeye Book Fair at http://www.buckeyebookfair.com/ features "writers, illustrators, and photographers." Wooster, Ohio. November.

Oregon
Southern Oregon Book and Author Fair at http://oregonbookfair.bravehost.com/ offers an opportunity for "authors to proudly display their works, meet readers, and gab with other local authors." Ashland, Oregon. November.

Free Proposal Consultation or Sample Edit

After reading the articles (or even before, if you'd like), I'd be happy to provide you with a free initial consultation or provide a sample edit for a manuscript. To set up either, simply:

1. Fill out the Contact Form to request a phone appointment (from Lori Lisi).
    
2. Include the status of your manuscript and any submission materials.
    
3. Include several possible time frames to set up a phone appointment.
    
4. If you have a draft of your proposal and/or the first two chapters of your manuscript, please upload that into the form as well.
    

You will be contacted within 24 to 72 hours. This will allow me the time to review the materials and information you might send before we set up the phone appointment. Please be sure to include times you might be available to set up the appointment.

I'll look forward to speaking with you!

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