The Virginia Festival of the Book, a program of Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, is now accepting submissions for participation in the 2017 Festival, which will take place March 22-26, 2017, in Charlottesville and Albemarle County.
Writers, illustrators, and publishing professionals with a new book published in 2016 or early 2017 are encouraged to submit their books for consideration. All genres are accepted.
Submission guidelines and application are available at VaBook.org/How-To-Participate. The deadline to submit is October 1, 2016.
Program proposals are also being accepted. In March 2016, the Festival partnered with 214 community organizations to develop, host, and promote more than 250 programs in 78 local venues.
More details about submitting a program proposal are also available at VaBook.org/How-To-Participate.
About the Virginia Festival of the Book
A signature program of Virginia Foundation for the Humanities (VFH) and the Virginia Center for the Book, the Virginia Festival of the Book brings readers and writers together in Charlottesville, Va. for a five-day program of mostly free events including author readings, book signings, panel discussions, programs for children, and more. The 23rd annual Festival will be held March 22-26, 2017. The Festival has consistently attracted audiences of more than 20,000 from more than forty states each spring, with an estimated local economic impact of about $4 million annually. To learn more, visit VaBook.org.
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