Buffalo Book Fair

(Buffalo, NY) – A special, can’t miss event will kick-off the 2007 Buffalo Book Fair, announced event manager Jennifer J. Parker.  On Saturday, July 7th, the Book Fair will feature a full day of free activities for the entire family, including the opportunity to meet and greet national authors, readings, book signings, interactive children’s activities, seminars, panel discussions and a variety of vendors.  The Book Fair celebration begins the evening of Friday, July 6th at 6:30 pm with the 2007 Literary Reception – Books, Blues and Barbecue at the downtown Central Library.  Guests have the opportunity to mingle and personally interact with celebrity authors participating in the Book Fair, while enjoying a delicious meal and live music on the Library’s outdoor terrace and inside the main concourse. 
A full barbecue menu is being created by Fables Café, featuring roasted potato salad, Carolina coleslaw, Niagara sweet corn, “margarita marinated” char-grilled chicken, slow smoked “Memphis-style” pulled pork and fresh baked rolls.  A cash bar with beer, wine and soda will be available.  Entertaining live music will be performed by local blues band, Sonny Mayo and the Delta Drivers.   Books, Blues and Barbecue tickets are $30.00 per person and may be purchased online at www.buffalobookfair.com or at the Central Library’s Borrower Services area.  Proceeds from this event benefit the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library and Literacy Volunteers of Buffalo and Erie County. 

The Buffalo Book Fair takes place on Saturday, July 7, 2007 from 11 am to 7 pm in downtown Buffalo (Lafayette Square and Washington Street).  Special presentations and panel discussions will be held in the Central Library adjacent to the outside venue. The festive literary event, formerly The Harlem Book Fair in Buffalo, promotes reading and Buffalo’s history.  Not only is the Book Fair celebrating a new name, but an exciting line up of national and regional authors is planned as well as a host of new activities.  The Book Fair is free and open to the entire Western New York community. 

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This entertaining and informative celebration, attracting over 4,000 people last year, serves as a perfect complement to the annual Taste of Buffalo food festival that takes place the same weekend only blocks away. The two events create a powerful synergy highlighting some of Buffalo's key features.  Experience the best of Buffalo – Our Food – Our Culture – Our History!

The Book Fair Committee is a collaboration and community initiative that includes the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, WNED ThinkBright, Literacy Volunteers of Buffalo and Erie County, Dr. James A. Williams (Buffalo Public Schools), Buffalo National Black MBA Association of WNY, Buffalo Niagara Convention and Visitors Bureau, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Talking Leaves, Black Capital Network, Albright Knox Art Gallery Gusto at the Gallery, ParkerTrent PR and many dedicated volunteers.  Our goal is to make the book fair a regional event that celebrates literacy and promotes the region’s diverse, historic and rich cultural heritage. For more information, please call the Book Fair Committee at 716.881.6066 or visit www.buffalobookfair.com.