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The North Texas Book Festival, Inc.
is a 501(c)3 corporation that was organized in 2000 by a group
of individuals, led by children's author Lynn Sheffield Simmons,
to help school and public libraries and literacy programs in
the thirteen-county North Texas area. Since its beginning, more
than $25,000 in grants has been awarded to deserving programs.
The first festival was held in May 2001 on the Crystal Parking
Lot of Texas Motor Speedway; the following year, Southlake Town
Center was the venue. In 2003, the festival moved to Denton and
was held in the Denton Civic Center until 2007, when it moved
to its current location, the Center for Visual Arts. This spacious
yet intimate multipurpose facility is also the venue for the
Book Trails Dinner, which began in 2005 as a time for fellowship
and relaxation with the featured festival authors, other participating
authors, and the community. Click on "Registration Forms"
to download the registration form for authors participating in
the festival, and for a reservation form for the Book Trails
Dinner.
In 2007, the first annual North Texas Book
Festival Book Awards were presented. This award recognizes excellence
in books published by their authors or by small, independent
publishing companies. Click on "Registration Forms"
for more information and to download the entry form.
Organizations such as school or public libraries, or literacy
programs for children or adults may apply for grants of up to
$1,000. Click on the "Grant Application" button
at left for more information and to download the form.
2007-2008 Board of Directors:

Standing: Lynn Sheffield Simmons, Stephen McKenzie,
Dr. Larry Simmons, Dr. Robert Marye
Seated: Crystal Wood and Wanda Wright
Not pictured: Katherine Boyer and Emory Bishop Brincks
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2007-2008 Board Of Directors |
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President
Dr. Larry Simmons
1st Vice-President,
Book Festival Chairman
Crystal Wood
2nd Vice-President,
Membership
Wanda Wright |
3rd Vice-President,
Publications
Lynn Sheffield Simmons
4th Vice-President,
Project Research
Katherine Boyer
5th Vice-President,
Underwriting |
6th Vice-President,
Volunteer Services
Stephen McKenzie
Secretary
Emory Bishop Brincks
Treasurer
Dr. Robert Marye |
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