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Boston Book Festival
Bay Area Book Festival
Summer Words
Books by the Banks Cincinnati Book Festival
Brooklyn Book Festival
Decatur Book Festival
Key West Literary Seminar
Litquake
Los Angeles Times Festival Of Books
Louisiana Book Festival
National Book Festival
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
PEN World Voices
Portland Book Festival
Printers Row Lit Fest
Saints and Sinners Literary Festival
Savannah Book Festival
Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival
Texas Book Festival
The Miami Book Fair International
The Pebble Beach Authors & Ideas Festival
Tucson Festival of Books
Virginia Festival of the Book
Wisconsin Book Festival
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Question: What opportunities do literary festivals in the United States provide?
Answer: Literary festivals offer opportunities for readers to meet their favorite authors, hear about their new projects, and listen to what they have to say. -
Question: Are most literary festivals free to attend?
Answer: Yes, most literary festivals are free of charge. -
Question: What types of programs are included in literary festivals?
Answer: Festivals include programs such as contests, debates, film festivals, book fairs, kids’ activities, and book signings.
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