Texas Book Festival at Symphony Square

1111 Red River Street,Austin TX 78701

30 October, 2021

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Join us for a very special family day with the Texas Book Festival. Presented by H-E-B and AT&T Please note: all attendees must provide proof of vaccination (OR negative COVID test within 72 hours of event) to attend. Schedule: Doors open at 10:00 am, please arrive early to go through the check in process. Morning Story Time 10:30 AM - Mis Dos Pueblos Fronterizos with David Bowles (in Spanish) 11:15 AM - Storytime: The Old Boat with Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey Fans of The Old Truck will love The Old Boat! This is a story of exploration, and this journey with a boy and his boat celebrates the beauty of nature and the family we make along the way. 12:00 PM - Storytime: El's Mirror with Bavu Blakes Do you remember how you were feeling on your very first day of school? In this story, El is about to start kindergarten when he faces some unexpected challenges. But with the help of his family, El will learn to find his way and begin to understand this new world around him. 12:45 PM - Storytime: The Color Collector with Nicholas Solis One day a boy notices the new girl picking up all kinds of litter on her way home from school. Filled with curiosity, he asks her about it! She then shows him the mural in her room that shows the village she left behind, and he learns how the two of them can be alike and different at the same time, and how incredible it is to make new friends. 1:15 PM - Break Afternoon Story Time 1:45 PM - Storytime: My Two Border Towns with David Bowles A boy travels across the US-Mexican border with his father to have a fun day eating their favorite foods, visiting family, and most importantly checking in with their friends seeking asylum. Come listen to author David Bowles discuss his own experiences crossing the border with his father as a small boy! 2:30 PM - Storytime: Pigskins to Paintbrushes with Don Tate Have you ever felt super excited about two different things? So did Ernie Barnes. In this story, young Ernie feels different from kids his age, so he takes refuge in his art. But, trying to fit in, he joins the school football team, and that leads him to a professional football career! But Ernie never loses his passion for art. Come join Don Tate as he discusses the incredible true story of Ernie Barnes, who never lost sight of himself and kept chasing his dreams. 3:30 PM - Storytime: Slow Down, Tumbleweed! with Haven Iverson Sometimes in our fast-paced world we can all feel a little bit like a tumbleweed—rolling, rolling, rolling in the wind. When Mabel the tumbleweed gets stuck on a fence one day, she learns how to sit in the stillness and observe the quiet around her. Join author Haven Iverson as she talks about how you can celebrate the beauty of the world right where you are, no matter how fast you're moving. 4:15 PM - Storytime: The Larger-Than-Life Story of Texas Governor Ann Richards w. Meghan P. Browne Before the world knew her as Ann Richards (in the past the governor of Texas!) she was Dorothy Ann Willis. As a teenager she found a love for serving her community, which led her all the way to the nation's capital, where she learned about government and politics. Join author Meghan P. Browne as she reads from her book! And talks about this larger-than-life personality who was able to take on the “political boys’ club” to become both governor and an inspiration to countless others after her. FAQ Do we need to wear masks? Masks for everyone 2+ Is a photo of my vaccination card acceptable or do I need to bring the real thing? We prefer for you to bring your real vaccine card Is an at-home test ok or does it need to be proof from an in-person test? TBF prefers in-person tests because those have your name on it Is there an age limit on who has to provide vaccine cards or negative tests (for example, does a 5 year old need proof of a negative test to attend)? Vaccine card and/or negative test is only for 18+ The Texas Book Festival connects authors and readers through experiences that celebrate the culture of literacy, ideas, and imagination. While remaining an important showcase for Texas authors, the Texas Book Festival hosts writers from all over the world and is honored to have a national reputation as one of the most prestigious and longest running book festivals in the country. The TBF is proud to present the Festival free of charge, thanks to the generous support of corporate sponsors, foundations, and individuals who believe in the power of reading to change lives. The 2021 Hybrid Festival will be October 23-31. Throughout the year, the Texas Book Festival brings Reading Rock Stars to Title I schools in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and the Rio Grande Valley. We have given $3+ million to Texas public libraries through our Library Grants program.