Pasco County Libraries: Local Author Fest

Join us for our first Local Author Fest at Starkey Ranch Library! Browse books from local authors of all genres, attend a keynote speaker presentation, author panels, and workshops, or purchase gently used books our Friends of the Library book sale! This event is for all ages.

Agenda:

Local Author book Expo 10am-2pm (Starkey Ranch K-8 gym)
Keynote speaker Jarod Rosello 10:30am - (Theatre)
Writing Workshops/Panels/Activities for all ages
- 11:30 - 12:15
  - Children's Drawing Workshop: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Story Time Room)
  - Author Talk - Joshua Pearson (Heron)
  - Young Writers Workshop: Plot Like a Pro! with Amy Christine Parker (Egret)
  - Sci-Fi & Fantasy Panel: "Our World and Beyond - Voices of Imagination" (Theatre)
- 11:45 & 12:30:
  - Next Gen Writers' Showcase: YouthBeats (Crane)
- 1:00 - 1:45
  - Kids Korner: Read-a-Loud with Karl and Gunner (Courtyard)
  - Author Talk: Kelly Coon (Heron)
  - Young Writers Workshop: YA on the Bay (Egret)
  - Children's Author Panel: Stories to Spark Imagination (Theatre)
Friends of the Library Book/Craft Sale (Courtyard behind library - in between school and library buildings - exit Children's Room through back entrance)