West Tennessee Celebration of Books

Friday, February 26 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Discovery Center Aspiring writers, storytellers and published authors are invited to Discovery Park of America for the first day of the inaugural West Tennessee Celebration of Books. This free writer’s workshop will feature panels, programs and discussions focused on storytelling, writing and publishing. Planned programming includes workshops on storytelling, sessions on self-publishing and marketing, and panel discussions featuring authors and publishing professionals discussing how books move from manuscript to marketplace. The event is designed for adults, older students and anyone interested in sharpening their writing skills or learning more about the publishing process. Saturday, February 27 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Discovery Center Join Discovery Park of America for the inaugural West Tennessee Festival of Books, a free regional literary event celebrating reading, writing, storytelling and publishing. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet regional authors representing genres including fiction, memoir, history, biography, poetry, children’s literature and Southern storytelling. Authors will host tables throughout the museum where guests can purchase books, have them signed and learn more about the creative process behind their work. Children’s authors and activities will be featured near Discovery Park’s Children’s Fantasy Forest.