The fourth annual Payson Book Festival, brought to you by the Rim Country District of Arizona Professional Writers (APW) and Majestic Rim Retirement Living, will showcase 80 Arizona authors and promote literacy at a celebration of books for readers of all ages. A family-friendly event, the festival plans on welcoming 700 visitors. Activities include:

• storytime sessions for kids and teens
• author presentations
• cowboy poetry and songs
• entertainment
• meet Story Monster!

Bring the family to the Chateau Briand Caterers on Saturday June 30, 2018 from 12:30-3:30PM for a fun filled afternoon as we celebrate The Wish, a newly released children's book which inspires and teaches everyone about kindness, inclusion, and the value of focusing on the ability in disability.

The Wish is a magical story about two young fairies, Audrey and Vivienne, who live in a colorful village. Audrey does not speak with words yet, and Vivienne is kind and includes Audrey in all that she does. They are surprised by a fairy godmother that grants them three wishes, and what they do with these wishes will warm your heart and spread joy and kindness to all who read this book.

With the purchase of admission, each party will receive one (1) autographed hardcover copy of The Wish ($25 value). All proceeds from this event will benefit the following organizations:

http://www.campanchor.org/

http://www.sharethevoice.org/

https://www.angelashouse.org/

For more about the author and inspiration for this book, please visit: http://www.audreymccarton.com/

The literary city inspires ideas as different as New Yorkers themselves. At our final Only in New York program this season, series host Sarah Maslin Nir sits down with celebrated novelist Jay McInerney and essayist Garnette Cadogan for a lively conversation about how the city has informed and challenged their work.

$25 for adults | $20 for seniors, students & educators (with ID) | $15 for Museum members
Includes Museum admission.

Phone Number: (917) 492-3395

Website: www.mcny.org/event/writing-city

Midtown Reader in Tallahassee has a wonderful day planned for the whole family on Saturday, April 28th! Hear stories, meet authors, join us for Kidtown Story time, and have fun creating your own masterpieces from the stories you've heard.

See the link for more information: https://www.midtownreader.com.

Phone: (850) 425-2665

Chaucer's Bookstore will host a book signing and discussion of longevity featuring John Howard Weeks, author of The Healthiest People on Earth and the great-great-grandson of Ellen G. White, founder and prophet of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Adventists are known for their longevity and founded the only "Blue Zone" in the USA, where people live about 10 years longer than elsewhere.

Phone: (805) 682-6787