Another wonderful Maine Festival of the Book was held April 2-5, 2009 in Portland! Many thanks to the authors, performers, sponsors and volunteers who made it such a success! The festival will return next spring to Portland. If you missed this year's festival, audio tapes of selected programs can be heard on the Maine Humanities Council Web site.
The Maine Festival of the Book brings together writers and readers to enjoy readings, panel discussions, book signings, and performances. With the exception of Opening Night and Youth Outreach, festival events are first-come, first-serve, unticketed seating, and are free! If you would like to be added to the Maine Reads mailing list for festival information, please send your contact information (mailing address, email address, and phone) to info@mainereads.org.
Authors Biographical Information 2009
Directions to Festival Events 2009
Maine Festival of the Book 2009 Flier
Special thanks to our sponsors, collaborators, and presenters.
We also gratefully acknowledge the support of our volunteers, particularly Altrusa International, Inc. of Portland, Maine. (www.altrusa.com)
FESTIVAL OPPORTUNITIES
Participation Information
Authors and Other Presenters
We have finalized programming for the Maine Festival of the Book 2009. If you are interested in participating in the festival in the future, bear in mind that we are especially interested in offering programs of thematic conversations among authors, preferably authors with new books out. If you have a new book book and are interested in participating in the festival in the future, please send in an Individual Presenter Application , or if you wish to do a panel discussion or joint reading a Group Presenter Application Form next fall.
Volunteers and Sponsors Festival 2009
We always welcome new sponsors and volunteers. Please go to the appropriate web pages on Maine Reads for further information.
Be a Sponsor
Be a Festival Volunteer
PAST FESTIVALS
Learn more about the Maine Festival of the Book by reading about our past successes.
Maine Festival of the Book 2008
Maine Festival of the Book 2007
Thanks to everyone who attended the Maine Festival of the Book 2007 and to our wonderful presenters, volunteers, and sponsors for making the event possible. More than 2000 people attended the festival in what was our inaugural year.