Winnsboro Center for the Arts Presents Its 6th Annual Festival Of Books

Winnsboro Center for the Arts Presents Its 6th Annual Festival Of Books

Come join us at the Winnsboro Festival of Books for a variety of literary events hosted by Winnsboro Center for the Arts

By Mike Guinn Ent

Date and time

Saturday, May 4 · 9am - 3pm CDT

Location

200 Market Street, Winnsboro, TX, USA

200 Market Street Winnsboro, TX 75494

About this event

  • 6 hours

So many great opportunities happening this year. Here’s one of them and it’s free for the public to attend.

CALLING ALL AUTHORS Winnsboro Festival Of Books

Saturday, May 4, 20249AM - 3PM 200 Market Street Mike Guinn here and I invite you to come and take advantage of this amazing opportunity to be part of an event where you get your meet participating authors or be one yourself. and enjoy the full array of fun.

Its the Winnsboro Festival Of Books The Winnsboro Center for the Arts has planned an exciting day of literacy events, interactive activities, engaging conversation in a safe, vibrant outdoor environment.

This year's festival will feature High-energy, national performing artist, published poet, Mr Michael Guinn as event emcee. (www.mikeguinnent.com) Festival attendees will get to enjoy…

● 30 minute Lunch & Learn workshop, led by Guinn, on instant poetry, followed by an open mic Poetry Slam opportunity for participants in a safe and supportive atmosphere.

● Published authors of multiple disciplines signing/selling their books.

● Story times and interactive literacy recitations throughout the day.

● Hands-on children’s literacy activities.

● Performances by local and regional poets of all ages and poetry styles.

A registration fee of $45 includes one 6’x2.5′ table (cover not provided) and 2 chairs. There is an additional fee for a second author. All proceeds from sales are retained by the bookseller. Tables will be set up outside under tents near Winnsboro Center for the Arts which faces Winnsboro’s pedestrian mall (Market Street).

Hurry and register online here https://winnsborocenterforthearts.com/literary_events/ or download the form and return it with your payment. Registrations must be received by April 15th, 2024.If you have any questions, please call (903)342-0686 or email jhudsonconnors@winnsborocfa.com

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STORY/BIO

One day while working as a CPS Investigator and after a long day in the field I was emotionally exhausted from seeing all the trauma and abuse. I came back to the office, slumped down at my desk, put my head down, and started crying and when I lifted my head I had a pen in my hand. And the first thing I wrote was. “What Good Is My Masters Degree If I Can’t Be The Master Of Me” After that everything came pouring out of me. All my trauma and abuse, all my hurt and pain. I’ve been writing ever since and I made a vow that day that I would be vulnerable and transparent so that I could inspire other men and women that it's okay to share your heart.

Mike Guinn Entertainment was born and. Is currently hosts to 6 ongoing open mics and Michael also serves on several boards and is a voting member of the NAACP Image Awards. * 9 ongoing venues throughout Texas

* Offering 25 years of Professional Poetry & Spokenword Experience

* Has Been Featured or hosted events at over 1500 venues

* Has booked and paid more than 2000 poets, and performing artists.

* Has hosted more than 50 creative writing workshops for all ages

* Is a p Current Board Member for 3 Non-profits!

* Have Published and/or recorded works into the 100’s in books, mixed media, streaming platforms, and ezines.

* Has traveled all over the U.S. and beyond as a featured presenter, hosts, performing artist, panelist!

* Shared the stage with several celebrities.

* Voting member of NAACP Image Awards

* Won several awards for acting, social philanthropy, writing and community service.

* Has consulted on 8 films, 6 plays, and 100s of showcases

* Texas Storytelling Champion

* Two Time National Slam finalist

* 4 Time. International spokenword champion

* Twice nominated for Texas poet laureate