Schedule of Events:

Sunday, March 5, 2023

Luncheon

12:30 PM, Elliot Student Union 237 A and B

Every year we offer a Sunday luncheon attended by the majority of our visiting authors and illustrators.

Award-winning author, Gary Schmidt will be the Gilbert-Sadler Speaker in 2023. This Speaker Series takes place during the Sunday Luncheon and is generously supported with a gift through the UCM Alumni Foundation by Becky Klein, the daughter of Philip Sadler, co-founder of our Festival. Please consider joining us for this special Sunday event! Authors are available after the luncheon to autograph books. Please note: reservations must be made in advance of this event.

Book Sale

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Elliot Student Union Ballroom (Rooms 236, 238, 240)

Book Signings

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Elliot Student Union Atrium

Illustrator Exhibit

Monday, March 6, 2023

Attend an author or illustrator presentation with time for book signing at the end. Visit the book sale and support our Festival!

Author Presentations

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, various locations (see map)

Authors and illustrators are scheduled to speak to children in grades 3-10 in 6 sessions (35-40 minutes). Registrants may select authors and/or illustrators they wish to meet by filling out our online registration form, available in early January. Choices will be honored whenever possible.

Please note: scheduling is completed in the order in which registrations are received.

Most presenters will be available to sign books after each presentation. Presenters in our largest venues sometimes pre-sign books for our book sale.

Book Sale

8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Elliot Student Union Ballroom (Rooms 236, 238, 240) (see map)

Lunch

Any time, various locations

Bring your own lunch, or take advantage of campus or local dining options. The Lovinger Gym area will be available for storing and eating lunches.

Illustrator Exhibits

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Attend an author or illustrator presentation with time for book signing at the end. Visit the book sale and support our Festival!

Author Presentations

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, various locations (see map)

Authors and illustrators are scheduled to speak to children in grades 3-10 in 6 sessions (35-40 minutes). Registrants may select authors and/or illustrators they wish to meet by filling out our online registration form, available in early January. Choices will be honored whenever possible.

Please note: scheduling is completed in the order in which registrations are received.

Most presenters will be available to sign books after each presentation. Presenters in our largest venues sometimes pre-sign books for our book sale.

Lunch

Any time, various locations

Book Sale

8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Elliot Student Union Ballroom (Rooms 236, 238, 240) (see map)

Bring your own lunch, or take advantage of campus or local dining options. The Lovinger Gym area will be available for storing and eating lunches.

Illustrator Exhibits

Date: March 5-7, 2023

Location: University of Central Missouri Campus - 116 W South St, Warrensburg, MO 64093, United States

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