Day one of The BookFest is devoted to readers. If you’re a booklover, then get ready for a bookish good time.

In addition to a full day of panels and conversations, there are special segments, the Big Bundle of Books Grand Prize Giveaway, and the Live Author Chats hosted by Scott Ryan and Becca Moore

Schedule Saturday April 5th all times PT

• 10:30 - Welcome Message from The BookFest Founder Desireé Duffy
• 10:35 - Opening Keynote – Chelle Honiker: Stories That Reflect and Reveal: How Books Shape Identity and Understanding
• 10:45 - A Salute to Dr. Raye Mitchell – Winner of the Honorary Achievement BookFest Award  
• 11:00 Conversation with Peter James: Crafting Crime and Captivating Readers  
• 11:45 - Harnessing Horror: Turning Fear into Strength
• 12:00 - Shelf Shuffle: A Mix of Must-Reads
• 12:45 - The Lewis Chessmen in Fact & Fiction: How These Viking Relics Inspire Stories
• 1:00 - Global Kids: Reading Around the World 
• 1:30 - David Lynch—Living the Art Life 
• 2:30 - BookFest Award Winner Spotlight: Twelve Steps for White America with William Watson
• 3:00 - Live Author Chats and Readings

Sit back, curl up with your furry pal, or text your friends so you can hang out and enjoy the presentation. Don’t forget to join the chatroom on YouTube to network with your new book-buddies. There are often lively conversations happening there. Either watch on The BookFest Home Page or go to the Books That Make You YouTube Channel. 

• The BookFest Big Book Bundle Giveaway
• The BookFest Children's Book Giveaway
• The BookFest Writers Giveaway