Book Fest 2008The New York Public Library joined with School Library Journal to bring people together to share the fun of reading and talking about books for children and teens at Book Fest 2008, held November 1 that year. Many thanks to Penguin Group (USA) Inc., Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Harcourt Children’s Books and Scholastic, Inc. imprint, for assisting with the arrangements for the author and illustrator appearances. Part I: Keynote Address by Brian JacquesBrian Jacques, master storyteller and jack-of-all-trades and author of the bestselling Redwall series, kicks off the day as our keynote speaker. He is the author of more than 25 books for children and teens which have sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. His most recent title is Doomwyte: A Tale from Redwall. Introductory remarks by Brian Kenney, editor-in-chief of School Library Journal; Margaret Tice, assistant director for NYPL Children’s Programs; and Jack Martin, assistant director for NYPL Young Adult Programs.
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