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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Cross-posted; please excuse duplication.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Good morning,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The <b>15th anniversary Ohioana Book Festival</b> takes place this week. Nearly 140 Ohio authors and illustrators will be taking part in panel discussions, readings, and conversations online from Thursday
morning through Sunday afternoon. All Ohioana Book Festival events are FREE; registration is required for live author panels and readings. See the complete schedule and links to register for individual events:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="http://www.ohioana.org/programs/ohioana-book-festival/schedule/">http://www.ohioana.org/programs/ohioana-book-festival/schedule/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Here are two don’t-miss panels:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Floyd’s Pick Author Panel<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Friday, April 23, 1:00-2:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Register here: <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/ctro-ohio-floyds-pick-at-the-ohioana-book-festival-tickets-149163922307">
www.eventbrite.com/e/ctro-ohio-floyds-pick-at-the-ohioana-book-festival-tickets-149163922307</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">With Jacqueline Woodson, Oge Mora, and Aiko Ikegami<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/ctro/floyds-pick/">Floyd’s Pick</a> is a book award developed by the Choose to Read Ohio (CTRO) Advisory Council and presented
in memory of children’s literature expert, advocate, and librarian Floyd Dickman. It is given annually to a book written by an Ohio author or a book illustrated by an Ohio illustrator that is representative of high-quality literature created for children.
This all-star panel includes 2021 winner <b>Aiko Ikegami</b> and previous winners
<b>Oge Mora</b> and <b>Jacqueline Woodson</b>. Moderated by Worthington Libraries Youth Services Librarian Desiree Thomas.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Choose to Read Ohio Author Panel<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Sunday, April 25, 3:00-4:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Register here: <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/choose-to-read-ohio-at-the-ohioana-book-festival-tickets-148965278157">
www.eventbrite.com/e/choose-to-read-ohio-at-the-ohioana-book-festival-tickets-148965278157</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">With Jasmine Warga, Tricia Springstubb, Will Hillenbrand, and Margaret Peterson Haddix<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/library-programs-development/ctro/floyds-pick/">Choose to Read Ohio</a> spotlights Ohio authors and promotes reading across Ohio. The State Library
of Ohio, Ohioana Library Association and Ohio Center for the Book encourage Ohioans of all ages to read and enjoy books together. Each CTRO booklist highlights selected books for a two-calendar-year promotion. Join current and former CTRO authors
<b>Margaret Peterson Haddix</b>, <b>Will Hillenbrand</b>, <b>Tricia Springstubb</b>, and
<b>Jasmine Warga</b> as they discuss their fantastic books. Moderated by Thurber House Director of Children’s Education Meg Brown.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Also, the Ohioana Book Festival virtual opening ceremony and sneak preview is tomorrow (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. It will include some surprises, and also several giveaways - four $25 gift coupons from the official
bookseller, the Book Loft of German Village, and a grand prize that includes not only the gift coupon but two complimentary tickets to the 80th anniversary Ohioana Book Awards, which will be held LIVE this October at the Ohio Statehouse. Registering for the
preview automatically enters you for a chance to win. Register here:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ohioana-book-festival-opening-ceremony-tickets-149193524849">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ohioana-book-festival-opening-ceremony-tickets-149193524849</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Learn more about the Ohioana Book Festival:
<a href="http://www.ohioana.org/programs/ohioana-book-festival/">http://www.ohioana.org/programs/ohioana-book-festival/</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Janet<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Janet Ingraham Dwyer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Library Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">274 E. 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Columbus, OH 43201<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Tel: 614-644-6910<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:jdwyer@library.ohio.gov"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:blue">jdwyer@library.ohio.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://library.ohio.gov/"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:blue">library.ohio.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://library.ohio.gov/youth-services"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:blue">library.ohio.gov/youth-services</span></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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