September 8 KEYNOTE OPENING EVENT with AZAR NAFISI

September 9 AUTHORS IN SCHOOLS VISITS & COMMUNITY EVENTS

September 10 FREE FESTIVAL at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts and Spruce Street featuring Bestselling and Award-Winning Authors!

September 11 KEYNOTE CLOSING EVENT with JOHN GRISHAM photo: Stanley Staniski Celebration of Summer Reading Participants 9:30–10 a.m. | Winston Square Park

A Celebration of Books featuring Summer Reading Program Exhibit International Bestselling Author Azar Nafisi 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Womble Carlyle Gallery, Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts 7 p.m. | Hanesbrands Theatre K-12 students across North Carolina have read and prepared written, visual, and 209 North Spruce Street video responses to the books on Bookmarks’ summer reading list. These responses will be on display to showcase the students’ talent. Azar Nafisi has lectured and written extensively promoting literacy and the importance of reading books. The Republic of Imagination: Summer Reading Book Pick Up & Kids’ Passport Table America in Three Books is a powerful and passionate case for the 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Spruce Street, Children’s Exhibitors Area vital role of fiction in America today. She is best known for the Summer reading participants may present their book certificate at this table and choose their free book. international bestseller Reading Lolita in Tehran. Also, children attending the Festival may earn a free book. Passports and information available at this table. Admission by ticket only: $22 General Admission includes a copy of Nafisi’s book followed by a signing. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. $55 for premier reception at 5:30 p.m. includes reserved seating for the 7 p.m. Call Me Ishmael Phone event, free parking, a copy of Nafisi’s book, and a private reception with Nafisi featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Womble Carlyle Gallery, Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts This phone is an interactive and innovative way to discover great reads. When you pick up the Eat & Greet with Terry McMillan photo: Matthew Jordan Smith handset, you’ll be greeted with rich and captivating stories from readers about the books they love. 8:30 a.m. | Sweet Potatoes, 529 Trade Street We encourage you to share your favorites, too. Keep an eye out for this phone at the Festival. Terry McMillan’s novels Waiting to Exhale Photo Op with the Pout-Pout Fish and How Stella Got Her Groove Back spent 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Booksigning Tent | Sponsored by Truliant Federal Credit Union months on The New York Times Bestseller List. Enjoy a Southern breakfast with Terry Spanish & English Storytime as she talks about her new book, I Almost 11:15–11:45 a.m. | Winston Square Park | Presented with support from Qué Pasa Forgot About You. North Carolina Writers’ Network Presents Slush Pile Live! Admission by ticket only: $40 (only available in advance). 10:15–11:15 a.m. & 3:45–4:45 p.m. | City Stage This includes breakfast, her new book, and a signing. This is an interactive event for aspiring writers to get immediate feedback on their work from editors and agents. A Conversation with Karen Robards 1:30 p.m. | Smith Saal, Salemtowne Retirement Community, Here’s how it works: A panel of editors and agents will listen to the submissions being read out loud 190 Moravian Way Drive and raise their hand when they hear something that would make them stop reading. The panel will discuss the sample, offering constructive feedback. All anonymous—all live! Karen Robards is the author of 50 bestselling romance and suspense books and winner of six Silver Pen Awards for favorite Those interested in having their anonymous work read should bring a hard copy of up to 300 words romance novelist. Proclaimed “one of the most popular voices in of prose from a single work. Submissions should be double-spaced. No names should appear on women’s fiction” by Newsweek, her newest novel is Darkness. the submissions. Please bring your submission to the Information Booth between 9:30 and 10 a.m. The 1:30 p.m. program is free and open to the public. for the 10:15 a.m. program or between 3 and 3:30 p.m. for the 3:45 p.m. program. Submissions will be chosen at random. Not all submissions are guaranteed to be read due to time limits. For a special VIP Experience, join us for an Eat & Greet event at 12 p.m.,

which includes a private lunch with Karen, her new book, reserved seating for the 1:30 event, and photo: Billy Hunt a signing. Tickets are $37 (only available in advance). John Grisham Walking Tour of Winston-Salem Arts District 4 p.m. | RJ Reynolds Auditorium, 301 N. Hawthorne Road 4–6 p.m. | Trade Street, downtown Winston-Salem Currently, there are over 300 million John Grisham Learn about Winston-Salem’s storied past while on a walking tour through its vibrant present arts books in print worldwide, which have been translated scene. Local experts will lead a guided tour with stops at Small Batch Beer Co., Mast General Store, into 40 languages. and 6th & Vine. Meet Festival authors at each stop including Danny Bernstein, Paullina Simons, Admission by ticket only: $22 for general admission in advance. and Ross White and sample local food and drinks. $35 for general admission and a signed copy of your choice of a hardcover copy of Theodore Boone: The Scandal (ages 8–12) or a paperback copy of Admission by ticket only: $25 (only available in advance). This includes samples at each stop. Rogue Lawyer. Doors open at 3 p.m. Free tickets are available through August 31 for students (third grade and up). School media or curriculum Eat & Greet with Kate DiCamillo coordinators can email [email protected]. 8:30–9:30 a.m. | Five Points, 109 South Stratford Road

Kate DiCamillo has received the Newbery Medal Location Details Please note that all events are held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina twice and was the National Ambassador for The Bookmarks Office, Coffee Park ARTS, Reynolds Place, Womble Carlyle Gallery, and Mountcastle Forum are inside Young People’s Literature. DiCamillo’s newest the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts at 251 North Spruce St. See map on pages 20-21 for more details. book is Raymie Nightingale. Doors open at 8 a.m. EVENT Tickets Unless otherwise noted, events and programs are free and open to the public. If tickets are required, they Admission by ticket only: $40 (only available in advance). This includes can be purchased by clicking on the ticket icon under “Coming Events” at bookmarksnc.org or by calling Brown Paper breakfast, a copy of Raymie Nightingale, and a booksigning. Discounted Tickets at 1-800-838-3006. For specific questions, e-mail [email protected]. Please note that for many of our tickets for teachers available. Email [email protected] for details. special events, there may be limited space and/or we expect to sell out. Don’t delay in reserving your spot!

2 About Bookmarks is a literary arts nonprofit that connects readers with Bookmarks authors and books. Bookmarks produces the Carolinas’ largest annual Festival of Books and Authors, an Authors in Schools program, and a series of Author Talks presenting bestselling and award-winning writers. In 2015, Bookmarks created a Summer Reading Program to encourage K-12 students across North Carolina Enjoy LOCAL to respond to books through written, visual, or video responses. Each year, Bookmarks brings world-renowned authors to our NEWS community, contributing to the unique events that make ANYWHERE, Winston-Salem the City of Arts and Innovation. ANY TIME! ANNUAL OUTREACH AND PARTICIPATION IN 2015 22,000

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5 Bookmarks Volunteers We cannot produce the Festival and our programs without the many volunteers who help us. In addition to our Board of Directors, we have over 75 Festival volunteers and many additional volunteers (listed below) who help us year round. Harry Potter Bookmarks Book Fair Birthday Celebration! at Biotech Place Sunday, July 31 from 1–4 p.m. Thursday, August 11 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Bookmarks Main Characters SciWorks, 400 West Hanes Mill Road Atrium, Biotech Place at Wake Forest Innovation Quarter Edie Barrett Lauren Davis-Fossa Steve McCullough Vicki Schwartz Join Bookmarks and the Children’s Museum 575 N. Patterson Avenue Kali Benjamin Eric Frazier Beth Mitchell Kathy Shields of Winston-Salem/SciWorks as we celebrate Nicole Cahill Molly Keener Megan Mulder Ginny Simpson Harry Potter’s birthday with cake, dancing, Anne Cannon Mary Krautter Philip Mulder Delaine Weddle games, and fun! Harry Potter and the Cursed Jamie Castlebury Kitty Jordan Teri Newby Susan Walker Child Parts One and Two, a play based on Student Artists’ Reception: Kevin Clary Nancy Lahey Carrie O’Brien Susan Wiles a new story by J.K. Rowling is the eighth book Teresa Dampier Tim Lahey Kathy Pounds Laura Beth Young in the series and first Harry Potter story Unveiling of the Corey Daniel Sarah Lancaster Teresa Riggs to be presented on stage, will be released on 2016 Bookmark Mary Ann Dolister Sicily Lerner Claudia Zorn Schaefer the day of the celebration. Pre-order a new Friday, September 2 from 7–8 p.m. Harry Potter book from Bookmarks and pick Red Dog Gallery, 606 Trade Street up the book on July 31—or purchase one upon arrival. Held during the September Gallery Hop, 2015-2016 Board of Directors Art for Art’s Sake (AFAS) and Bookmarks All Harry Potter activities are included with will share the winning 2016 bookmark, Executive Board SciWorks admission (free to SciWorks members, chosen from over 100 Forsyth County Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem members, Charlie Lovett, President middle and high school art contest and summer pass holders). Not a member? Michelle Soyars, Vice President Call Bookmarks for free ticket information. entries. 5,000 copies of this bookmark will be distributed. The 2016 student Mike Stewart, Secretary art contest winners will be honored Martha Clayton Logemann, Treasurer with their bookmarks on display in the Gallery through Sept. 29. Readings on Roslyn Members-at-Large presents Philip Gerard Regan K. Anderson Barry Miller Monday, August 8 at 7:30 p.m. Judy Breakstone Patrick Ober Byrum Welcome Center Pop-Up Bookmarks Bill Brown Barbara Raffaldini Wake Forest University Book Fair An avid musician, Philip Gerard is the at Cobblestone Jane Carmichael Hernando Ramírez-Santos author of three novels and six books of Farmer’s Market Jennifer Grosswald Richard L. Williams nonfiction, including Cape Fear Rising and Saturday, September 3 Debbie Harllee, Founder Tanya Zanish-Belcher The Patron Saint of Dreams. His newest book from 9 a.m. – 12 noon is The Dark of the Island. He teaches creative Kevin Kampman Old Salem Museums writing at UNC Wilmington where he has won & Gardens multiple awards for his teaching and 600 South Main Street scholarship. Bookmarks will have Gerard’s books for sale and a booksigning will follow the program. Bookmarks Awards

Bookmarks Literary Achievement Award is given to a distinguished author whose writings and/or service represent artistic achievement and meritorious contributions to community and humanity. Extremely Loud The author shares with Bookmarks a strong commitment to the literary arts. Our 2015 winner was and Incredibly Close Carolyn Sakowski. Film Screening (PG-13) Debora D. and Victor F. Harllee, Jr. Volunteer Award is given to recognize an exceptional volunteer Tuesday, August 9 Location and Event Details who with time, dedication, and effort has shown generous commitment to Bookmarks and the at 7:30 p.m. Please note that all events are held Atrium, Biotech Place in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. readers we serve. The award is named for Debbie and Vic Harllee who, in their devotion to founding at Wake Forest Unless otherwise noted, events and and building Bookmarks, have demonstrated the finest qualities of volunteerism. Our 2015 winner Innovation Quarter programs are free and open was Beth Seufer Buss. 575 N. Patterson Avenue to the public. Bookmarks Authors in Schools Educator Award is given to an outstanding teacher, media Starring Tom Hanks, the film is based on Questions? coordinator/librarian, curriculum coordinator, or other educator—who, in conjunction with the 2016 Festival author Jonathan Safran Foer’s Bookmarks’ Authors in Schools Program, has been an advocate for reading and inspiring students novel. Email [email protected] to make the life-changing discoveries found in books. Our 2015 winner was Ronetta Snyder.

6 7 Authors in Schools Imagine that you are in third grade and have an author come to your class. The author talks about the book she has written and shares a few of the drafts that she wrote and what they looked like after they were edited—once, twice, ten times! The author talks about what gave her the idea for the story, what type of research she did, and what she did to get her book published. She shares things with you that seem familiar (maybe something that your teacher has said?) but you can’t remember Every child for sure…. You are able to ask questions and you slowly realize that the author is a lot like you. At the end of the visit, you are given a copy of the author’s book to take home. It’s the first book of your own. The author signs her name on the title page, and you write your name in it very carefully. Seeing this deserves author makes you realize that you can be a writer someday too—and you begin to write stories in the best your notebook and check out books that the school librarian suggests. The AHA moment has happened! possible Experiences like the one described above are made possible through classroom visits in Bookmarks’ Authors in Schools program. Bookmarks focuses on cultivating and inspiring a love of reading and start in writing so children will want to learn more and stay in school. We work with teachers, curriculum coordinators, and media coordinators to make each author visit add to the established curriculum. life. So, a poet visits when the students study poetry, or an author of a book about mythology speaks with students as they study this vital subject, and more.

Our child development programs help low income families put their children, birth to 5 years old, on a path to success in school...and in life. Support Universal Pre-K According to the Department of Education in 2014, In North Carolina more than 1,000,000 www.familyservicesforsyth.org | 336.722.8173 32 million American adults could not read. Of those (approximately 22%) adults experience reading that could read, only 13% read at a proficient level. and writing difficulties that impact their 2/3 of students who cannot read proficiently daily lives. Compared to the national average, in 4th grade will end up in jail or on welfare. low literacy is higher among adults in North Carolina.

3rd Graders Today, only 56% of third graders in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools are reading at or above grade level. The school system’s goal is to increase these 2016 2020 numbers to 90% by 2020. Bookmarks sees a love of reading as a building block 56% 90% for success in school, the work place, and society at large. Our Authors in Schools at or above program was established to foster a thirst for lifelong learning. grade level

We are truly grateful to the Winston-Salem Foundation who funded a part-time position to support our Authors in Schools program. We welcomed Rachel Kuhn Stinehelfer as Education and Program Specialist this year. In 2015, we visited 36 schools, reaching 5,500 students and their teachers. In the first five months of 2016, we have already visited 21 schools and more than 3,400 students. We are on track to reach more than 7,000 students this year — many in schools who have never received an author visit. We also thank Wells Fargo for sponsoring the Friday Authors in Schools visits prior to the Festival. Their support helps us to put Festival authors’ books in school libraries and in the hands of students while also engaging 4,600 students in the program. We also appreciate the support given for this program throughout the year from: The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County, the James G. Hanes Foundation, Piedmont Federal Savings Bank, The Rea Charitable Trust, Michelle and Alex Schenker Advised Fund, Texas Pete, and Wake Forest University. Individual donations along with these sponsors and foundations make all Bookmarks Authors in Schools visits free — with no cost to the school.

9 Summer Reading Program Bookmarks Summer Reading Program, now in its second year, helps students, parents, and teachers prepare for the annual Bookmarks Festival and maintain essential reading skills throughout the summer months. K-12 students across North Carolina are invited to participate with written, visual, and video responses to books on Bookmarks’ Summer Reading list, including authors featured at the Festival. Participants have the chance to earn books, cash prizes, and more. In just one year, the program has grown greatly thanks to a new partnership with the real estate company, Blue Door Group, which is donating a percentage of all 2016 home commissions to support this initiative. Blue Door Group, like Bookmarks, believes in sparking and nurturing students’ interests for books and the literary arts.

Please visit the display of Summer Reading entries on exhibit in the Womble Carlyle Gallery during the Festival. All participants will be honored at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 10 in Winston Square Park.

We are also grateful to our other Summer Reading Sponsors: The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County, the North Carolina Humanities Council, and the YMCA of Northwest NC.

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How You Can Support Bookmarks and Reading and Writing in our Community! Bookmarks’ 2016 Budget is just over $330,000—with 5% funded by Ticket Sales. We are grateful to have the support of many sponsors and foundations.

But, as individuals, you can help us too! Here are some of the ways… > Join the 121 donors from 2015 who helped to support Bookmarks. Individual donations for the remainder of 2016 will go directly to fund our expansion. > Shop Locally with us! We can order ANY book in print quickly and all proceeds benefit our mission. > Talk to your employer or school about hosting a Bookmarks Book Fair. We offer a wide variety of books and can suggest a book for anyone on your list.

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Times New Roman Bold 12 Myriad Pro Reg Grn:75/5/100/0 Bookmarks Donors Bookmarks has amazing donors who support our many endeavors as we work to connect readers with Lisa & Clifford Purcell Molly & Greg Keener* Diana Blanchard In Honor of Jennifer Grosswald authors and books. We are proud to acknowledge the following people for their monetary contributions Katherine & Norman Knecht, Jr. & Patrick Schell in the past year. Many are new donors who believe in the importance of Winston-Salem having its own Cherilyn & Steven Rice Carroll Leggett Susan Brittain* independent, nonprofit bookstore that will help Bookmarks expand on its already existing programs. Robert Riehle, Jr. In Memory of Penny Niven Joan Celestino We are grateful for new and continued support. We cannot do all that we do without them! Lynn Roach Linda Luvaas Martha & Ray Chamberlain, Jr. In Honor of Readings on Roslyn In Honor of Readings on Roslyn $30,000 + Literati $250 + Emily & Edwin Wilson* Debbie & Thomas Cormier Claudia & Marcus Schaefer* Laura & Lee McPherson In Honor of Students & Staff Janice & Charlie Lovett* Anne & Glen Cannon * In Honor of Dudley Shearburn Cathy Shaffner Gayle & Wayne Meredith at Bolton Elementary School Jamie & Fleming Castlebury* Erna & Bill Womble Eleanor & Michael Stoller Mabel M. Mitchell Elaine D. Daves $3,000 + Shelby & Lee Chaden In Memory of Penny Niven In Honor of Readings on Roslyn Writer $100 + Arlene Edwards Thompson Claire & Hudnall Christopher* Phyllis Dunning* Ellen Monahan Janny Gauss Lisa von Sprecken* In Memory of Penny Niven In Honor of Readings on Roslyn Anonymous In Honor of Joan & Ralph Kramer In Memory of Penny Niven Anita Ogburn Debbie Harllee* Ashley Edwards and Ralph Womble Judy & Rob Breakstone* In Honor of Readings on Roslyn Tory Gillett In Honor of Victor F. Harllee, Jr. Richard L. Williams* Jennifer & Paul Grosswald Dalila & Bill Brown* Julie Palm Amanda & Adam Hall Ginger Hendricks & Heath Combs* Maggie & Tony Woodlief* Becky Brown Jaime Hampton In Memory of Penny Niven Cynthia & Lewis Halstead Alice Patterson* In Honor of Readings on Roslyn Chrissy & Robert Hardy Leigh Koman Reader $50 + Sarah D. Penry In Honor of Readings on Roslyn Megan Bryant Elizabeth Hasel $1,000 + & Daniel Prosterman Susan Andrews Nancy Pleasants Martha & Ernest Logemann* Marie & Guy Arcuri* In Honor of Ginger Hendricks In Honor of Readings on Roslyn Norma-May Isakow Sara Butner* In Support of Authors in Schools Dianne & Barry Miller* Betty & Dick Barnett * Teresa Riggs Colleen Lanier Teresa & Doug Dampier * In Memory of Stephen Riggs Mark Blakeman Megan & Philip Mulder* Sarah B. Barnhardt Janet Lawson Trish & Jody Dean* Aaron S. Blynn Peggy & Robert Neal In Honor of Readings on Roslyn Vicki Robins In Honor of Readings on Roslyn In Memory of Ouida Ayers In Honor of Readings on Roslyn In Memory of Guy M. Blynn Cathy & Patrick Ober* Diane Barrett Marie Marritt Ann Flynt Vicki & Steven Schwartz* Charlotte Hanes Laurie & Scott Rhodes* In Honor of Readings on Roslyn Amber Martin Margie & Eric Frazier* Edie Barrett Beth Sheffield Deborah & Kevin Kampman Connie & Ray Roy* Betsy McGhee Peter W. Hairston, Jr. Margaret Smith Joseph Logan* In Honor of Readings on Roslyn Dottie Burkhart* Sue McNeil In Memory of Penny Niven In Honor of Readings on Roslyn Stephanie Lovett* Michelle & Kevin Soyars* Beth & Clint Buss* In Honor of Readings on Roslyn James G. Hanes III* Celena & Mike Stewart* Susan & Mac McMichael, Jr. Claire & Randall Tuttle Vijya Campagne* Jan Meltzer Annette & Alexander Hastie Susan Strickland Lois Miller Barbara Raffaldini* Marybeth & McLain Wallace Margaret & Douglas Clark In Honor of Readings on Roslyn Marge & Dennis Hatchell In Memory of Guy Blynn Jewell Parker Rhodes In Honor of Dudley Shearburn Maria Henson Margaret Couch & Tod Serfass Catherine & William Teller & Bradley McWilliams Tanya Zanish-Belcher Vasila Perimenis In Honor of Readings on Roslyn Donna Cowden* In Honor of Charlie Lovett In Support of Authors in Schools & John Belcher* & Jason Paul Ekstein Victoria & Patrick Horner* In Honor of Dudley Shearburn Becky Thomas Ginny & Bert Simpson* In Honor of Readings on Roslyn Susan & Raeford Pugh Kirk Huske Amy Crews Jamie & Ed Southern* Bibliophile $150 + Mary Tribble Hernando Ramírez-Santos* In Memory of Penny Niven Mary Dalton Lindsay & Regan Adamson * In Honor of Readings on Roslyn Marilou Reed Kathleen & Steve Tatter Aleise Jessup In Honor of Readings on Roslyn In Honor of Dudley Shearburn Elizabeth & Michael Trull Gayle Anderson* Evelyn Dapra Gray Renegar Sharon Johe In Memory of Penny Niven Scott Besthorn In Memory of Guy Blynn Mary Ann Davis Susan Rupp Judi Wallace $500 + In Honor of Readings on Roslyn Marcia Russell Ronald Black Lisa & Jeff Kline* In Memory of Lucy Lawson Bovet Nancy & Bucky Dennis Jane & Richard Carmichael* Lisa & Brent Dettloff Kim & Jeff Yates In Honor of Dudley Shearburn Sandra Kopchik* Julie Wise In Memory of Penny Niven Mary Ann Dolister* In Honor of Readings on Roslyn Bonnie Doerr* Sandra Cutting-Welker Nancy & Tim Lahey Carolyn Zifchak In Honor of Readings on Roslyn Margaret Dunham Wendy and Peter Worcester Gail Fisher Cece & Joe Middleton Carolyn Sakowski In Honor of Dudley Shearburn Julia Miley* Carol Fagg Laura Beth Young* & Alton Franklin* Contributions compiled Tina Heelan In Memory of Penny Niven Cindy Gordineer from July 1, 2015–June 30, 2016 Margaret Scales Beth and Corey Miller Bookworm $20 + Caywood Hendricks* & Graydon Pleasants Jonathan Halsey Beth & James Mitchell Anne Allen * Consecutive Year Donor Lea H. Loftis Sandy & Bill Steele Rachel Hamilton* In Honor of Dudley Shearburn Louise Pollard Sue Asp Rachel & Danny Stinehelfer Margaret Herring* Kathryn & Hof Milam In Honor of Ginger Hendricks Chris Hodges May Barger In Honor of Readings on Roslyn Liana and Myles Thompson Hubert H. Poore Christa & Calvin Jones Linda & Charles Barker Lynn Southern

14 15 Bookmarks Bookstore In the past three years since Bookmarks began selling books, we have seen our book sales triple, while expanding our programs and doubling our outreach. Across North Carolina, cities like Asheville, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Greensboro, High Point, and Raleigh have independent bookstores. The time has come for Winston-Salem, the City of Arts and Innovation, to have our very own TR AV EL . independent bookstore too! The Bookmarks Board of Directors has offered its full support to expand Bookmarks’ footprint with the goal of creating a gathering place that combines an independent bookstore, a space CULTURE. for Bookmarks-sponsored events and programs with other organizations, and Bookmarks’ offices. A physical space in Winston-Salem will help Bookmarks establish the literary arts permanently in the community. FOOD. Bookmarks is unique across the country in that it plans and executes its annual book festival and author events while also selling books to support its nonprofit mission. Book sales have now become an increasingly important component of Bookmarks’ funding support with 100% of the profit funding our mission. All sizes of donations will support our dream of creating this new space and specific naming opportunities are also available. For further information, please contact Ginger Hendricks, Executive Director, at 336-747-1471 / [email protected] southern sips June 2016 $4.95 growing up pepsi Thank You for Shopping Local! * cola cakes sweet tea secrets * the lemonade stand In 2014, Amazon’s sales and operations accounted for a loss of more than three cheers for root beer * pharmacy fizzes $1 billion in revenue to state and local governments. While they operated STARTS ON PAGE 114

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Azar Nafisi has lectured and written extensively promoting literacy and the importance of reading books. Her most recent book, The Republic of Imagination, is a powerful and passionate case for the vital role of fiction in America today. Nafisi is best known for the international bestseller Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books, which earned high acclaim and an enthusiastic readership spending over 117 weeks on The New York Salemtowne, Winston-Salem’s shining point for senior living, Times bestseller list and winning a multitude of awards. In 2009, it was named as one of the “100 Best Books of the Decade” offers options that let you choose what best matches your lifestyle by The Times in London. Nafisi studied in the U.S. in the 1970s and earned her Ph.D. at the University of Oklahoma. She returned to Iran and taught at the Navigation University of Tehran, the Free Islamic University, Allameh Tabatabai, BY SALEMTOWNE and held a fellowship at Oxford University. Nafisi returned to the U.S. Where your life shines—at home. in 1997—earning national respect and international recognition for advocating on behalf of Iran’s intellectuals, youth, and Salemtowne: where every life shines Navigation by Salemtowne: especially young women. points to the place you call home Our nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Currently the Director of Cultural Conversations at the Foreign Policy Institute of Johns Hopkins Community will enrich your life with the Launched in 2014, Navigation by University’s School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, D.C., Nafisi is a professor natural beauty of a 116-acre campus, a Salemtowne is the area’s first comprehensive of aesthetics, culture, and literature. In 2006, she won a Persian Golden Lioness Award for rewarding, maintenance-free lifestyle retirement living option for those who literature, presented by the World Academy of Arts, Literature, and Media. In 2011, she was and a full continuum of the area’s finest choose to remain in their own home. Your awarded the Cristóbal Gabarrón Foundation International Thought and Humanities Award, health care services. We'll soon grow to personal Wellness Navigator will work with and in 2015, she received the Benjamin Franklin Creativity Laureate Award. include new villa homes and enhanced you to create an individualized plan to amenities, and a new health care center simplify your life today and manage any Attendees are invited to submit questions, and cards will be available at the event. Look for a with 40 transitional rehabilitation beds. future long-term care needs. Bookmarks’ volunteer to submit your question. Nafisi will personalize and sign books for attendees following the program. Call 336-464-7410 Call 336-701-6484 to request your FREE to request your FREE Navigation Salemtowne Information Kit by Salemtowne Information Kit “[Nafisi] reminds us why we read in the first place.” salemtowne.org navigationbysalemtowne.org — Newsday

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22 Joseph Bruchac’s writing draws mainly on his Abenaki ancestry. His work has appeared in over 500 publications and he has authored more than 120 books for adults and children, including the forthcoming middle grade book, Talking Leaves. Bruchac has received many honors, including the 1998 All Author Events presented Writer of the Year Award, the 1998 Storyteller of the Year Award, and the Saturday, September 10 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Native Writers Circle of the Americas. All Ages unless otherwise noted in biography photo: Eric Jenks Presentation: 1:45–2:30 p.m., Winston Square Park, Booksigning: 2:30 p.m. Refer to Author’s Bios for Booksigning Times Presented by the University Libraries at UNC Greensboro with support from the Pam & David Sprinkle Children’s Author and Storyteller Series Fund

Roshani Chokshi’s writing draws on her Filipino and Indian heritage. Her first young adult novel, The Star-Touched Queen, is a lush and vivid story Kevin Adams has taught nature photography seminars for 20 years and steeped in Indian folklore and mythology. Her work has won numerous leads popular tours in the North Carolina mountains to photograph accolades and appeared in Strange Horizons and Shimmer. waterfalls. The author of eight books, the first edition of his North Carolina Fiction in a Distant Land: 10–10:45 a.m., Downtown Stage Waterfalls has sold 65,000 copies since 1994. In this third edition, Adams specifically highlights over 250 of the best waterfalls in North Carolina. Booksigning: 10:45 a.m. 100 Years of NC State Parks: 11–11:45 a.m., Downtown Stage photo: Aman Sharma Booksigning: 11:45 a.m. Susan Bishop Crispell earned a BFA in creative writing from UNC Wilmington. Her debut novel, The Secret Ingredient of Wishes, is a magical realism tale Renée Ahdieh spent the first years of her life in South Korea before moving along the lines of Big Fish. to the U.S. A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, her debut young adult novel, NC Book Club Picks: 2:30–3:30 p.m., City Stage The Wrath and the Dawn, was named a Junior Library Guild Selection and Booksigning: 3:30 p.m. a Booklist Top Ten First Novel for Young Adults. The Rose and the Dagger is the much anticipated sequel. photo: Belinda Keller Fiction in a Distant Land: 10–10:45 a.m., Downtown Stage

photo: Chuck Eaton Photography In Conversation with Sarah J. Maas: 12:45–1:30 p.m., Hanesbrands Theatre Kate DiCamillo is one of six children’s book authors to have received the Booksigning: 10:45 a.m. Newbery Medal twice, recognizing her books The Tale of Despereaux and Flora and Ulysses. From 2014–2016, DiCamillo was the National Annie Barrows is the co-author of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. Because of Winn-Dixie was Pie Society, which was a New York Times bestseller published in 37 countries. ranked 30th in the top 100 all-time children’s novels by School Library The first book in her children’s series, Ivy + Bean, was named an ALA Notable Journal. Her new book for middle grade readers is Raymie Nightingale. Book for 2007 and was followed by nine other New York Times bestsellers. Ticketed Eat & Greet: Saturday Morning, see inside cover for details Her newest novel for adults is The Truth According to Us. Presentation: 3–3:45 p.m., Hanesbrands Theatre, Ages 4–12 In Conversation with Carolyn Parkhurst: 1:15–2 p.m., Reynolds Place Booksigning: 11 a.m. & 3:45 p.m.

photo: Amy Perl Booksigning: 2 p.m. Presented with support from Fidelity Investments

Danny Bernstein has been a committed hiker for over 40 years, completing Deborah Diesen is an award-winning children’s book author known for the Appalachian Trail, all the trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, her New York Times bestselling series The Pout-Pout Fish. These playful North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST), and many other hiking children’s picture books were selected by Time magazine as a Top 10 challenges. Her new book is Forests, Alligators, Battlefields: My Journey Children’s Book and won the Bank Street title of Best Children’s Book Through the National Parks of the South. of the Year. Look for the Pout-Pout Fish on Saturday! Walking Tour of Winston-Salem Arts District: Friday Afternoon, Presentation: 10–10:30 a.m., Winston Square Park, Preschool– Age 6 see inside cover for details Booksigning: 10:30 a.m. 100 Years of NC State Parks: 11–11:45 a.m., Downtown Stage Presented with support from Forsyth Country Day School Booksigning: 11:45 a.m. Bonnie J. Doerr is the author of Tangled Lines, her third eco-mystery novel Lily Brooks-Dalton’s novel Good Morning, Midnight, about the search for for middle grade readers. Island Sting is an EPIC Children’s award winner, meaning at the edges of human civilization, has been compared to Station and Stakeout was a finalist for the Green Earth Award. Her work has been Eleven. Her memoir Motorcycles I’ve Loved was a finalist for the Oregon Book honored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Award. Her work has appeared in The New York Times and Huffington Post. Presentation: 1–1:30 p.m., Winston Square Park, Ages 9–12 What’s in a Name? Eye-Catching Titles: 12:30–1:15 p.m., City Stage Booksigning: 1:30 p.m. Booksigning: 1:15 p.m. photo: Lisa Brooks Presented with support from Piedmont Parent

24 25 John Donvan is a multiple Emmy Award-winning correspondent for ABC and the moderator of the Intelligence Squared U.S. debate series. In addition to anchoring such broadcasts as ABC’s Nightline, Donvan served as chief White House correspondent, and held multi-year postings in London, Moscow, Jerusalem, and Amman, Jordan. He and Caren Zucker are co-authors of In a Different Key: The Story of Autism.

photo: Ralph Alswang In a Different Key with Caren Zucker: 10:30–11:15 a.m., Mountcastle Forum Booksigning: 11:15 a.m. Presented with support from ABC of NC Child Development Center

Jonathan Safran Foer is the author of the bestselling novels Everything Is Illuminated and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, as well as the nonfiction book Eating Animals. His writing has been adapted into major motion pictures and received numerous awards including a National Jewish Book Award, a Guardian First Book Award, and New York Public Library’s Young Lions Fiction Award. Named in The New Yorker’s “20 Under 40” list, his new novel is Here I Am. photo: Jeff Mermelstein Presentation: 4–4:45 p.m., Hanesbrands Theatre Booksigning: 4:45 p.m. *Note: Anyone with more than three copies of Jonathan’s previous books must wait until the end of the signing. Presented with support from Debbie D. Harllee in honor of Victor F. Harllee, Jr.

Gayle Forman is an award-winning young adult author best known for her novel, If I Stay, which topped The New York Times Young Adult Fiction bestsellers list, won the NAIBA Book of the Year Award and was adapted into a film in 2014. Some of her other books include the sequel Where She Went, as well as I Was Here and Sisters in Sanity. Her new adult novel is Leave Me. Presentation: 12:15–1 p.m., Reynolds Place

photo: Stomping Ground Photo In Conversation with Jacqueline Woodson: 3:15–4 p.m., Reynolds Place Booksigning: 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Simon Goodman is the author of the remarkable true story The Orpheus Clock, the story of Goodman’s grandparents, who were once one of Germany’s most powerful banking families and the owners of a world-class art collection. Not only did the Nazi regime steal their art, they also stole their lives. With detective work that spans two continents, Goodman has proven that many works of art belonged to his family and has successfully secured their return. photo: H. Zwietasch-Landesmuseum Wurttemberg Presentation: 1:45–2:45 p.m., Hanesbrands Theatre Booksigning: 2:45 p.m. Presented with support from Winston-Salem United Jewish Appeal

John Hart is the author of four New York Times bestsellers and the only author in history to win the Edgar Award for consecutive novels. A former defense attorney and stockbroker, Hart’s new novel is Redemption Road. Presentation: 10:30–11:15 a.m., Hanesbrands Theatre Booksigning: 11:15 a.m. Presented with support from Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Gary Heidt is a literary agent with Signature Literary Agency. His clients include Jeremy Bushnell, Rob Klara, and Benjamin Whitmer. NC Writers’ Network Presents Slush Pile Live!: 10:15–11:15 a.m. & 3:45–4:45 p.m., City Stage

photo: SJ Mann 26 Leigh Himes’ debut novel, The One That Got Away, tells the story of how a Sarah J. Maas is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling young adult freak accident allows a wife and mother to explore the alluring alternative author best known for her acclaimed Throne of Glass series that she began of the “Road Not Taken.” When a tumble lands her in an alternate reality, writing at age 16. Her books have won several awards and have been it’s everything Abbey ever dreamed of. Or is it? translated to 23 languages, becoming international bestsellers. Maas has NC Book Club Picks: 2:30–3:30 p.m., City Stage also written an adult fantasy book, A Court of Thorns and Roses, which was Booksigning: 3:30 p.m. a New York Times and USA Today bestseller, as well as its sequel, A Court of Mist and Fury. The fifth Throne of Glass book is Empire of Storms. Randy Johnson is an accomplished travel editor and author. He founded In Conversation with Renée Ahdieh: 12:45–1:30 p.m., Hanesbrands Theatre Grandfather Mountain’s modern trail management program and serves Booksigning: 1:30 p.m. *Note: Sarah will sign books for 300 people. on the State Park’s Advisory Committee. In Grandfather Mountain: The Signing tickets can be picked up beginning at 9:30 a.m. from the Info Booth History and Guide to an Appalachian Icon, Johnson guides readers on a at the Festival. Each person is limited to getting three books signed with only journey through the mountain’s history, from its geological beginnings one personalized. No posed photos. millennia ago to its eventual establishment as a NC state park. Presented with support from Forsyth Family 100 Years of NC State Parks: 11–11:45 a.m., Downtown Stage Booksigning: 11:45 a.m. Terry McMillan’s breakout novel, Mama, won the Doubleday New Voices in Fiction Award and an American Book Award. Waiting to Exhale spent Cheryl Klein is the executive editor at Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic, 38 weeks on The New York Times Bestseller List, and the film won seven where she edits and publishes books for children, teenagers, and discerning Grammy Awards and an MTV Movie Award. McMillan’s Jamaican vacation adults. She lives in Brooklyn and is the author of The Magic Words: Writing inspired, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, which debuted at number one Great Books for Children and Young Adults. on The New York Times Bestseller List, and was also turned into a film. In 2002, she won an NAACP Image Award and an Essence Award. Her new NC Writers’ Network Presents Slush Pile Live!: 10:15–11:15 a.m. photo: Matthew Jordan Smith & 3:45–4:45 p.m., City Stage novel is I Almost Forgot About You. Ticketed Eat & Greet on Friday, September 9, see inside cover for details photo: Tom Lew Writing for Kids and Teens: 1:30–2:15 p.m., City Stage Booksigning: 2:15 p.m. Presentation: 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Hanesbrands Theatre Booksigning: 12:30 p.m. Bridgette Lacy is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared in Newsweek, The Washington Post, and Southern Living. She writes a David Menconi has been the music critic at the Raleigh News & Observer column about food, chefs, and culinary trends for the NC Arts Council and since 1991. He is the author of Ryan Adams: Losering, a Story of Whiskey- Independent Weekly, and previously wrote a column in The News & Observer town, and is coeditor of the American Music series for the University of Texas in Raleigh, NC called “Morsels.” Her book is Sunday Dinner. Press. His new book which he co-authored with Ray Benson, Comin’ Right Southern Flavors: 12–12:45 p.m., Downtown Stage at Ya: How a Jewish Yankee Hippie Went Country, Or, the Often Outrageous Booksigning: 12:45 p.m. History of Asleep at the Wheel, is Benson’s entertaining story of his life. Presented with support from Publix Super Markets Charities What’s in a Name? Eye-Catching Titles: 12:30–1:15 p.m., City Stage Booksigning: 1:15 p.m. Janna Levin is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Columbia University and author of the popular book, How the Universe Got Its Spots. Her novel Davis Miller is the author of the international bestsellers Approaching Ali: A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines won the PEN/Bingham Fellowship for A Reclamation in Three Acts and The Tao of Bruce Lee: My Martial Arts Writers. Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space recounts the Memoir. His work has been published in Esquire, Men’s Journal, and fascinating story of the obsessions, the aspirations, and the trials of the Sports Illustrated, and his Ali stories have been anthologized in The Best scientists who embarked on an arduous, 50-year endeavor to capture these American Sports Writing of the Century. He is the co-librettist of the elusive waves. acclaimed Washington National Opera commissioned chamber opera, photo: SonjaGeorgevich “Approaching Ali,” and the co-curator of the major London exhibition, Presentation: 12:30–1:15 p.m., Mountcastle Forum photo: Davis Miller Booksigning: 1:30 p.m. “I Am the Greatest: Muhammad Ali at the O2.” Including a special performance by Asheville Lyric Opera. Diana López is the author of the adult novella, Sofia’s Saints, and the Presentation: 3–3:45 p.m., Downtown Stage middle grade novels, Confetti Girl, Choke, Ask My Mood Ring How I Feel, Booksigning: 3:45 p.m. and her newest Nothing Up My Sleeve. López teaches creative writing at the University of Houston-Victoria. She also assists with the magazine Megan Miranda is the author of five young adult novels. Her debut adult Huizache and works as the managing director of CentroVictoria, an suspense novel, All the Missing Girls, is a nail-biting story about the organization that promotes Latino literature and art. disappearances of two young women—a decade apart—told in reverse. Presentation: 10:45–11:15 a.m., Winston Square Park, Ages 8–12 NC Book Club Picks: 2:30–3:30 p.m., City Stage Spanish-English Storytime: 11:15–11:45 a.m., Winston Square Park, All Ages Booksigning: 3:30 p.m. Booksigning: 11:45 a.m. Presented with support from the Hispanic League

28 Debbie Moose is the author of Buttermilk, Deviled Eggs, Fan Fare, Potato Salad, and her newest, Southern Holidays: A Savor the South Cookbook. Moose’s work has appeared in Southern Living and Our State, among others. She formerly is the Food Editor for The News & Observer of Raleigh where she wrote the monthly columns, “Sunday Dinner,” about food and life in the South, and “The Tasteful Garden,” about gardening.

photo: Debbie Moose Southern Flavors: 12–12:45 p.m., Downtown Stage Booksigning: 12:45 p.m.

Robert F. Moss is the Contributing Barbecue Editor for Southern Living and the Southern Food Correspondent for Serious Eats. His work has appeared in publications such as Garden & Gun, The Los Angeles Times, and Early American Life. Southern Spirits is a beautifully written examination of a uniquely important part of Southern culinary culture. Southern Flavors: 12–12:45 p.m., Downtown Stage Booksigning: 12:45 p.m.

Carolyn Parkhurst holds an MFA in fiction from American University. She is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels, The Dogs of Babel, Lost and Found, and The Nobodies Album, as well as a children’s book, Cooking with Henry and Elliebelly. Her new novel is Harmony. In Conversation with Annie Barrows: 1:15–2 p.m., Reynolds Place September 24th FREE ADMISSION! Booksigning: 2 p.m. 11:00a.m.-7:00p.m. RAIN OR SHINE!

photo: Nina Subin Karen Robards is the author of 50 books including the Dr. Charlotte Stone, Downtown Winston-Salem - In front of the Milton Rhodes Center Jessica Ford, and Banning Sisters series. Winner of six Silver Pen Awards for favorite romance novelist as well as numerous other awards, she is a regular on The New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. Proclaimed “one of the most popular voices in women’s fiction” by The beauty of Newsweek, her newest novel is Darkness. Ticketed Eat & Greet on Friday, September 9, see inside cover for details timeless design. Presentation: 4–4:45 p.m., Downtown Stage Booksigning: 4:45 p.m.

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Julia Shanks’ passion for cooking began when she was 12, cooking her CY way through the Time-Life cookbooks. As a chef, she worked in restaurants CMY around the country, and today, Shanks consults with restaurants, farms, K and food producers, helping them maximize profits and streamline operations. She is co-author of The Farmers Market Cookbook and author of The Farmer’s Office. On the Same Page Kick Off Event: 2–2:45 p.m., Downtown Stage Booksigning: 11:30 a.m. at Forsyth County Public Library Booth; 2:45 p.m. at Booksigning Tent Presented with support from the Forsyth County Public Library’s On the Same Page program and Reynolda House Museum of American Art www.iconcustombuilders.com 336-306-9055 450 Groce Rd. Ronda, NC 28670 | 336.835.9463 | raffaldini.com 30 Steven Sherrill earned his MFA in Poetry from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop Betsy Thorpe has been in the book business for 20 years since publishing and teaches at Penn State University, Altoona, where he captains the her first piece for The New York Times’ “Voices of the New Generation” series. Allegheny Bilge Rats Shanty Choir. His novel, The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette She worked at Gourmet magazine, Vanity Fair, and Glamour, Atheneum Books, Break, helped him earn a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship for and other New York publishing houses before becoming a freelancer and Fiction in 2002. His newest is The Minotaur Takes His Own Sweet Time. co-author. What’s in a Name? Eye-Catching Titles: 12:30–1:15 p.m., City Stage NC Writers’ Network Presents Slush Pile Live!: 10:15–11:15 a.m. Booksigning: 1:15 p.m. & 3:45–4:45 p.m., City Stage

Paullina Simons was born in Leningrad, USSR, and immigrated to the Kyle T. Webster was inspired to write Please Say Please!, his new picture U.S. when she was ten. She is the internationally bestselling author of book from Scholastic, by his experiences as a parent. Webster has drawn for several historical fiction and romance novels including The Bronze the New Yorker, The New York Times, and Time magazine, and is the designer Horseman. Her newest is Lone Star. of this year’s Bookmarks’ Festival t-shirt. Walking Tour of Winston-Salem Arts District: Friday Afternoon, Presentation: 2:45–3:15 p.m., Winston Square Park, Preschool– Age 5 see inside cover for details Booksigning: 3:15 p.m. Fiction in a Distant Land: 10–10:45 a.m., Downtown Stage Ross White is the executive director of Bull City Press, the author of Presentation: 1–1:45 p.m., Downtown Stage How We Came Upon the Colony and co-editor of Another & Another: Booksigning: 10:45 a.m. & 1:45 p.m. An Anthology from the Grind Daily Writing Series. His poems have appeared in Best New Poets 2012, Poetry Daily, New England Review, and The Southern Susan Southard is the author of Nagasaki: Life After Nuclear War, a 2015 Review. He teaches at UNC Chapel Hill and the NC School of Science and Goodreads finalist and finalist for the J. Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Mathematics. Award. Nagasaki tells the story of five survivors from 1945 to today. She spent more than a decade researching and interviewing historians, Walking Tour of Winston-Salem Arts District: Friday Afternoon, survivors, and specialists to reconstruct the time after the bombing. see inside cover for details Presentation: 11:15 a.m.–12 p.m., Reynolds Place Poetry Reading & Workshop: 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m., City Stage Booksigning: 12 p.m. Booksigning: 12:15 p.m. New York Times bestselling author Colson Whitehead’s first novel, Steve Spurrier is college football’s most colorful, successful, and The Intuitionist, was a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway and his five following endearing personality. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1966, led Florida books received wide acclaim, including: finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, a to six SEC Championships as well as a National Championship in 1996, New York Times Notable Book of the Year, recipient of the PEN/Oakland Award, and was named SEC Coach of the Year seven times. From 2005 until his finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award, and the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award. retirement in 2015, he coached the University of South Carolina Gamecocks. He has received a MacArthur Fellowship, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and the Head Ball Coach shares his life in football. Dos Passos Prize. His newest novel is The Underground Railroad. Special Appearance/ Booksigning: 1–3 p.m., Booksigning Tent Presentation: 1:30–2:30 p.m., Mountcastle Forum Booksigning: 2:30 p.m. Lauren Tarshis’s acclaimed and bestselling I Survived series, which has Presented with support from High Point University Department of English more than 18 million copies in print to date, tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters. Jacqueline Woodson is the author of numerous award-winning books. In addition to being the editor of Scholastic’s Storyworks and Storyworks Jr., Brown Girl Dreaming won the National Book Award in 2014 in the category Tarshis also wrote the Emma-Jean Lazarus novels. Her newest book is of “Young People’s Literature.” She has received the Coretta Scott King Award I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980. and Newbery Honors, and for her lifetime contribution as a children’s writer, Woodson won the Margaret Edwards Award. Another Brooklyn is her first photo: David Dreyfuss Presentation: 12–12:45 p.m., Winston Square Park, Ages 7–10 adult novel in 20 years. Booksigning: 12:45 p.m. Presentation: 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Mountcastle Forum Sponsored with support from the Winston-Salem Arts Council’s photo: Juna F. Nagle Wells Fargo Arts-in-Education Grant In Conversation with Gayle Forman: 3:15–4 p.m., Reynolds Place Booksigning: 12:15 p.m. & 4 p.m. Alan Taylor, one of the nation’s premier experts in Colonial America and the Presented with support from WSNC 90.5 FM early U.S. republic, has twice won the Pulitzer Prize. The honor first came for William Cooper’s Town: Power and Persuasion on the Frontier of the Early Caren Zucker is a Peabody award-winning television news producer and a Republic, and the 2014 Prize was awarded for The Internal Enemy: Slavery 25 year veteran of ABC News. Her oldest son’s diagnosis of autism inspired and War in Virginia, 1772-1832. His newest book is American Revolutions: a new direction for Zucker’s reporting: to bring a better global understanding A Continental History, 1750-1804. of the realities of autism. She and John Donvan are co-authors of In a Different Key: The Story of Autism. photo: Lynn R. 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on site before and after the event. No flash photography or on site before and after Signed books will be available at the Bookmarks Bookstore Signed books will be available

Bookmarks and/or its sponsors and partners will be taking photographs of the various events and activities at the Bookmarks Bookmarks and/or its sponsors and partners will be taking photographs of the various events and activities at thereof Festival. By your attendance, you acknowledge and agree: 1) that your image and likeness photographs or any portion at any time, and in any place, 2) to waive any right to inspect such photographs or any uses thereof, may be used in any manner, taking or use and 3) to waive any claims that you may have against Bookmarks, its sponsors, and its partners based upon the libel and violation of right of publicity, of such photographs, including, without limitation, any claims for invasion of privacy, copyright infringement. chaperoning students. Tickets available through August 31. chaperoning students. Tickets coordinator by emailing [email protected]. Free tickets will be given to teachers who will be coordinator by emailing [email protected]. Free tickets will be given to teachers who writers, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or any other factor. writers, regardless of race, gender, curriculum Free tickets are available to students. These tickets must be reserved by a school media or outreach, and collaboration opportunities, while providing a safe haven for all readers and all outreach, and collaboration opportunities, while providing a safe haven for all readers copy of first year alone, offering additional in-house programming, after school programs, educational first year alone, offering additional in-house programming, after school programs, bookstore in connection with our offices. This space will allow us to double our outreach in the bookstore in connection with our offices. This space will allow us to double our outreach This event is a fundraiser for Bookmarks’ nonprofit expansion efforts to open an independent This event is a fundraiser for Bookmarks’ nonprofit expansion efforts to open an independent copy of your choice of a hardcover copy of the bill as we have always supported hosting diverse books written by diverse authors. the bill as we have always supported hosting diverse books written by diverse authors. and a signed Admission by ticket only: $22 for general admission in advance. $35 for general admission in 2016, Bookmarks joined other NC independent bookstores in signing a letter of protest against in 2016, Bookmarks joined other NC independent John Grisham is appearing in Winston-Salem in protest of North Carolina House Bill 2. Earlier John Grisham is appearing in Winston-Salem relief in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Rebuild The Coast Fund, which raised $8.8 million for Gulf Coast Rebuild The Coast Fund, which raised $8.8 Grisham devotes his time to charitable causes, including his Grisham devotes his time to charitable causes, into successful films. His newest novel for adults is Rogue Lawyer. into successful films. His newest novel for worldwide in 40 languages. Nine of his novels have been turned worldwide in 40 languages. Nine of his novels There are currently over 300 million John Grisham books in print There are currently over 300 million John Grisham . The sixth in the series is Theodore Boone: The Scandal Kid Lawyer. His book series for middle grade readers is Theodore Boone: His book series for middle grade readers is more than 20 other novels have become international bestsellers since. more than 20 other novels have become international The Client, The Chamber, The Rainmaker, The Runaway Jury, and Jury, The Runaway The Rainmaker, The Client, The Chamber, The Pelican Brief, bestseller list. Times 47 weeks on The New York success stories: becoming the bestselling novel of 1991 and spending success stories: becoming the bestselling , would spark one of publishing’s greatest His next book, The Firm, would spark one of publishing’s was eventually published in 1988. A Time to Kill publishers, A Time in time to write. Initially rejected by many and worked long hours at a small Mississippi law practice, squeezing at a small Mississippi law practice, squeezing and worked long hours Grisham served as a member of the state House of Representatives member of the state House of Representatives Grisham served as a Long before his name became synonymous with the modern legal thriller, thriller, became synonymous with the modern legal Long before his name Doors open at 3 p.m. Tickets required. General Admission Seating. required. Doors open at 3 p.m. Tickets 34

Upcoming Fall Events

Forsyth County Public Library’s On the Same Page program presents Tripp Evans Saturday, October 15 at 2 p.m. Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road Tripp Evans received his masters and doctorate in Art History from Yale University. He is the Mary L. Heuser Chair in Arts at Wheaton College, where he teaches American art and architecture. He is the author of the biography, Grant Wood: A Life, which won the 2010 National Award for Arts Writing. This will be the concluding event for On the Same Page with a reception following. Arrive early to see the exhibition “Grant Wood and the American Farm,” on display through Dec. 31. Presented by Bookmarks, Forsyth County Public Library, and Reynolda House Museum of American Art

Create a piece of art? In just one night? Art for the Holidays While I sip on wine and make new friends? Yes, please! Thursday, December 10 from 4–8 p.m. Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 North Spruce Street Taste of Art sessions are offered most Friday evenings in ceramics, This third annual celebration will feature holiday gift ideas from jewelry-making, painting, woodworking, stained glass and more. Associated Artists, Bookmarks, and Sawtooth School of Visual Art For schedule and details visit sawtooth.org/taste-of-art. including book art and crafts from local vendors, a demo by chef, author, and TV personality, Jennifer Brulé, author of Learn to Cook 25 Southern 251 N. Spruce Street - Upstairs in the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts Classics: Three Ways, and more! Vendor tables available beginning Oct. 1. (336) 723-7395 • www.sawtooth.org

Bookmarks Presents A Movable Feast Sunday, January 29 at 3 p.m. (Doors open at 2 p.m.) Biotech Place at Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, 675 Patterson Avenue Join us for our fifth annual Movable Feast where 25 authors from around the country will share their books. This very popular event is geared towards book clubs and has sold out every year. The “speed dating format” allows attendees to meet a new author every 10 minutes. Light Refreshments will be served. Admission is by ticket only: General Admission tickets are $45 each or $320 for a table of 8 (includes tax). Tickets available to purchase beginning at the Festival on Sept. 10 and online Sept. 12 at www.bookmarksnc.org.

Bookmarks Book Club Meetings September 27 | Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson October 25 | The Orpheus Clock by Simon Goodman December 6 | The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead You Deserve Pictures You Love of the Ones You Love! The Bookmarks Book Club meets at 6 p.m. in Coffee Park ARTS Whether your kids come home with sticky fingers or muddy paws, your inside the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts at 251 North Spruce Street. family matters and so do your pictures. For more information, visit www.bookmarksnc.org/book-club Photographer Terri Burke creates a custom experience designed around your family and offers stunning heirloom quality products as Location and Event Details well as a “Joy Guarantee.” catchaspark.com Please note that all events are held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Unless otherwise noted, Why wait? Call today. 336-347-8636 events and programs are free and open to the public.

37 Can I purchase a Festival t-shirt? This year’s festival t-shirt is designed by children’s book author and illustrator Kyle T. Webster and is based on his book Please Say Please! T-shirts are available for sale inside the bookstore. Sizes include 6 months–adult XXL. Bookmarks’ hats, tote bags, previous Festival t-shirts, car magnets, and tickets to upcoming events are also for purchase at the bookstore.

How do I get to the Festival? Can I take pictures with the authors? The Festival will take place in and around the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts on Spruce Street Many authors will be glad to pose with you and your book throughout the day, but please ask in downtown Winston-Salem. Spruce Street will be closed beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, for permission first. If you post your pictures to social media sites, please tag Bookmarks and use September 9 through 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 10. Use this address for GPS calculations: our hashtag #bmarksnc. No recordings will be allowed during the authors’ presentations. 251 North Spruce Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, and see the map for details on where to park. Public transportation runs throughout downtown Winston-Salem and the bus terminal Is there anything to eat or drink at the Festival? is located within walking distance from the Festival on 5th Street. Please see the Winston-Salem Our central location allows access to many downtown restaurants. We also will have food trucks and Transit Authority website for more information: www.wstransit.com. vendors at the Festival site. A food court area allows Festival attendees a place to sit and enjoy lunch in the middle of the festivities. For a complete list of food vendors, please see the exhibitor page. Where do I Park? Signs will be posted indicating available free parking; please see the parking map for details. Where is the nearest restroom? Note that the large parking lot in front of the Milton Rhodes Center will be used for Festival events Please see the Festival map for locations of outdoor and indoor restrooms throughout the Festival site. from 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 9 through 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 10. What happens if it rains? I am coming from out of town. Is there a hotel nearby? The Bookmarks Festival on Saturday, September 10 continues—rain or shine! In the case of rain, There are several hotels within walking distance of the Festival site. For complete details, we will move all outdoor events inside the Rhodes Center and Hanesbrands Theatre. Detailed maps Winston-Salem’s Visitor and Convention Bureau can be visited at: www.visitwinstonsalem.com. and rain plan directions will be available at the Festival and volunteers will be stationed to direct We also have a “Go Behind the Pages” Weekend Package available through the Historic Brookstown Festival attendees to the new rain plan venues. Inn. Package includes entry for two to Bookmarks’ Exclusive, Invitation Only Authors, Sponsors and Volunteers Party on Friday evening sponsored by Fidelity Investments, meal vouchers for Festival Are there any events for families food trucks, Festival goodies, and more. Information at www.bookmarksnc.org. or children? Family-friendly events are notated in the Can I buy books from Bookmarks? program and children specific authors will Yes! An onsite bookstore is run by Bookmarks with profits funding our mission of connecting readers have information in the author bio page for with authors and books. Credit cards (MasterCard and Visa) and cash are accepted. Thank you for suggested age level. Though children are supporting your local, independent bookseller! not prohibited from attending other events, please be aware that not all author events I want to read the books by the authors before they come to the Festival. will be appropriate for children in subject When will books be available from Bookmarks? matter or language. Since we try to schedule authors that have recently published books, some books may not be available until a few days prior to the Festival; however, any Featured author’s book that is already I have been asked to fill out a survey at the Festival. Am I required to do this? released will be available for purchase from Bookmarks. Bookmarks can also order any book on While filling out a survey is not mandatory, it is appreciated. Bookmarks relies on grants, your list throughout the year. sponsorships, and donations to keep the Festival free to the public. It is necessary to provide our grantors, sponsors, and donors with demographics of our attendees. It also helps us determine how Can I get books signed? effective we are at promoting our Festival and how we can make it better in the future. This year, if you Booksignings are held throughout the Festival day at the Booksigning Tent adjacent to the complete a survey you will be entered to win one of several survey prizes including gift certificates to Bookmarks Bookstore. Most authors will sign books immediately following their presentation, a/perture Cinema, Applebee’s, Camel City Goods, Chick-fil-A, Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem/ but please check under the authors’ bios for exact information for each author. Most authors will SciWorks, Green Valley Grill, PrintWorks Bistro, Twin City Stage, Village Tavern, and more! sign books from home or previous titles. Please ask authors before taking pictures. Don’t want to wait in line? Place an order online at www.bookmarksnc.org. We will get your books signed— Housekeeping Notes: and even personalized—for you. You can pick them up the week after the Festival. Please note • Please be respectful of our authors and speakers during the Festival events. that for every two books purchased from Bookmarks, we can get one book from home signed. • If you must enter or exit a session once it is in progress, please enter and exit the sessions quietly and through the back doors of the venue. I am unable to attend the Festival. Can I purchase a book that is signed? • Please silence all cell phones for the duration of the sessions. Absolutely! Some signed books will be available for purchase following the Festival. The best • There will be time to ask the authors questions at the end of the sessions. Please wait to ask way to ensure you will receive a signed copy is by pre-ordering books online at www.bookmarksnc.org. questions until that time. There is additional time for questions at the booksignings. No orders placed after August 26th will be guaranteed. • Please do not leave trash inside the venues. There will be trash cans and recycling containers throughout the Festival site.

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Hanesbrands Winston Square Mountcastle Reynolds Downtown City Theatre Park Forum Place Stage Stage 209 North Spruce Street 310 North Marshall Street Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts Inside Parking Lot Across from the Spruce Street (adjacent to the Rhodes Center) (second floor) (first floor) Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts (adjacent to Hanesbrands Theatre)

sponsored by ALL EVENTS ARE FAMILY-FRIENDLY sponsored by sponsored by SALEMTOWNE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY THE WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL

John Hart Celebration of Summer Reading John Donvan & Caren Zucker Susan Southard Fiction in a Distant Land: NC Writers’ Network Presents 10:30–11:15 a.m. Participants 10:30–11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.–12 p.m. Renee Ahdieh, Roshani Chokshi Slush Pile Live!: Gary Heidt, 9:30–10 a.m. & Paullina Simons Cheryl Klein & Betsy Thorpe 10–10:45 a.m. 10:15–11:15 a.m. Terry McMillan Deborah Diesen Gayle Forman Jacqueline Woodson 100 Years of NC State Parks: Poetry Reading & Workshop 10–10:30 a.m. (Preschool– Age 6) 12:15–1 p.m. 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Kevin Adams, Danny Bernstein with Ross White 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Diana Lopez & Randy Johnson 11–11:45 a.m. 10:45–11:15 a.m. (Ages 8–12) Annie Barrows What’s In a Name? Eye-Catching Sarah J. Maas Titles: Lily Brooks-Dalton, Janna Levin & Carolyn Parkhurst Southern Flavors: & Renee Ahdieh David Menconi & Steven Sherrill Spanish/English Storytime 12:30–1:15 p.m. 1:15–2:00 p.m. Bridgette Lacy, Debbie Moose 12:45–1:30 p.m. 12:30–1:15 p.m. 11:15–11:45 a.m. (All Ages) & Robert Moss 12–12:45 p.m. Writing for Kids & Teens: Lauren Tarshis Victoria Schwab Cheryl Klein Simon Goodman Colson Whitehead 12–12:45 p.m. (Ages 7–10) 2:15–3 p.m. Paullina Simons 1:30–2:15 p.m. 1:45–2:45 p.m. 1:30–2:30 p.m. 1–1:45 p.m. Bonnie J. Doerr NC Book Club Picks: 1–1:30 p.m. (Ages 9–12) OTSP Kick Off: Julia Shanks Susan Crispell, Leigh Himes Gayle Forman 2–2:45 p.m. & Megan Miranda Kate DiCamillo Alan Taylor & Jacqueline Woodson 3–3:45 p.m. (Ages 4–12) 2:30–3:30 p.m. Joseph Bruchac 2:45–3:45 p.m. 3:15–4 p.m. Davis Miller 1:45–2:30 p.m. (All Ages) 3–3:45 p.m. NC Writers’ Network Presents Slush Pile Live!: Gary Heidt,

Jonathan Safran Foer Kyle T. Webster Special Appearance and Booksigning Karen Robards Cheryl Klein & Betsy Thorpe 4–4:45 p.m. 2:45–3:15 p.m. (Preschool– Age 5) with former USC Football Coach Steve Spurrier 4–4:45 p.m. 3:45–4:45 p.m. 1–3 p.m. at the Booksigning Tent