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Join us on Saturday, August 16 for the second annual Possumtown Book Fest in downtown Columbus!It’s free and open to the public, and there’s something for everyone.
We’re thrilled to have keynote speaker Wright Thompson, the author of The Barn – this year’s Community Read across Columbus.
Bring the kids to storytime with Marshall Ramsey at Friendly City Books and get a free copy of his book Saving Sam! while supplies last. Plus, meet Clifford the big red dog!
Come to the Columbus Arts Council for book discussion panels on different genres and topics and book signings all day long, plus a book fair for all ages.
It’s one big day with 50 amazing authors and over 1,000 people. See y’all there!
Learn more at possumtownbookfest.com.
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The Possumtown Book Fest is presented by Friendly City Books and the Friendly City Books Community Connection, a special project of the CREATE Foundation.
This event is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts through the Mississippi Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Humanities through the Mississippi Humanities Council.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Columbus Arts Council, 110 5th St N, Columbus, MS 39701-4522, United States
