NC Literary Festival Featuring Appearances from UNC Press Authors
The North Carolina Literary Festival is a free public event presented on a rotating basis by the Duke University Libraries, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Libraries, and N.C. State University Libraries. This year, the festival will be hosted at the James B. Hunt Jr. Library at NCSU in Raleigh. The festival is for people of all ages from all over the state and beyond. Every year the festival includes author readings and discussions, performances, book signings, children’s activities, book sales, and much more.
Among the varied participants, several UNC Press authors will be at this year’s NC Literary Festival. Check out the schedule for UNC Press authors below:
Friday, April 4
Bourbon tasting event with Kathleen Purvis: 8:00 PM at The Oxford, Raleigh
Chef Christopher Hill is creating a custom appetizer “flight” menu that pairs well with a bourbon flight
Saturday, April 5
“Future of Storytelling” panel including UNC Press director John Sherer: 12:30 PM in the Skyline Reading Room
SAVOR THE SOUTH panel with Kathleen Purvis, Debbie Moose, Andrea Weigl, and Belinda Ellis: 4:30 PM in the Teaching and Visualization room at the Hunt Library
Sunday, April 6
Talkin’ Tar Heel with Walt Wolfram and Jeffrey Reaser : 11:00 AM in the IEI Auditorium
The Storied South with William Ferris : 3:15 PM in the Creativity Studio
Want to see the UNC Press authors and what they will be discussing at the North Carolina Literary Festival? Click on a thumbnail below to start the slideshow:
Kathleen Purvis will be hosting a tasting event on Friday April 4, at 8:00 PM at The Oxford in Raleigh. Chef Christopher Hill will also be creating a custom appetizer “flight” menu that pairs well with a bourbon flight.
On Saturday April 6, Kathleen Purvis will also be participating in a SAVOR THE SOUTH panel at 4:30 PM in the Teaching and Visualization room at the Hunt Library.
On Saturday April 6, Kathleen Purvis will also be participating in a SAVOR THE SOUTH panel at 4:30 PM in the Teaching and Visualization room at the Hunt Library.
On Saturday April 6, Debbie Moose will be participating in a SAVOR THE SOUTH panel at 4:30 PM in the Teaching and Visualization room at the Hunt Library.
On Saturday April 6, Debbie Moose will be participating in a SAVOR THE SOUTH panel at 4:30 PM in the Teaching and Visualization room at the Hunt Library.
On Saturday April 6, Andrea Weigl will be participating in a SAVOR THE SOUTH panel at 4:30 PM in the Teaching and Visualization room at the Hunt Library.
On Sunday April 6, Andrea will also be participating in a panel on the “Future of Food Writing” including Sandra Gutierrez among many others at 3:30 PM on the 5th Floor.
On Saturday April 6, Andrea Weigl will be participating in a SAVOR THE SOUTH panel at 4:30 PM in the Teaching and Visualization room at the Hunt Library.
On Sunday April 6, Andrea will also be participating in a panel on the “Future of Food Writing” including Sandra Gutierrez among many others at 3:30 PM on the 5th Floor.
On Saturday April 6, Belinda Ellis will be participating in a SAVOR THE SOUTH panel at 4:30 PM in the Teaching and Visualization room at the Hunt Library.
On Saturday April 6, Belinda Ellis will be participating in a SAVOR THE SOUTH panel at 4:30 PM in the Teaching and Visualization room at the Hunt Library.
Walt Wolfram and Jeffrey Reaser will be discussing the “Talkin’ Tar Heel” at 11:00 AM in the IEI
Walt Wolfram and Jeffrey Reaser will be discussing the “Talkin’ Tar Heel” at 11:00 AM in the IEI
William Ferris will be discussing his book “The Storied South” on Sunday, April 6 at 3:15 PM in the Creativity Studio.
William Ferris will be discussing his book “The Storied South” on Sunday, April 6 at 3:15 PM in the Creativity Studio.
