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01/13/2025

Chesapeake Children’s Book Festival Applications Now Accepted!

Online applications are now open for authors and illustrators to participate in the Talbot County Free Library’s 10th annual Chesapeake Children’s Book Festival, set to take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library.

Applications need to be completed before January 31, 2025, and can be found at bit.ly/ccbf25. The selection committee will review submissions and curate a mix of returning favorites and fresh voices to captivate attendees.

This year’s event marks a special milestone as part of the library’s 100th-anniversary celebrations, which includes a full menu of events throughout the year, with more at www.tcfl.org.

The Chesapeake Children’s Book Festival serves as the kickoff to the library’s Summer Reading Program and promises to be an engaging and educational experience for children from Pre-K through 8th grade. This year’s festivities will feature the return of the enchanting Opera Bears, adding an extra touch of magic to the day.

"We’re so excited to celebrate the library’s 100th anniversary with this milestone event,” said Dana Newman, executive director of the Talbot County Free Library. “The Chesapeake Children’s Book Festival has grown into a very meaningful tradition for families, and we can’t wait to showcase a diverse lineup of talented authors and illustrators who inspire and delight young readers.”

Applications are open to traditionally published authors and illustrators, with a limited number of slots available for independently published works. Books should reflect diverse backgrounds, resonate with the community, and be available for sale by the festival date. Priority will be given to books released beginning in June 2024.

The Chesapeake Children’s Book Festival is an annual event that draws thousands of children and their families. The festival includes author readings, crafts, children’s activities, and more.

Festival sponsors and partners include the Academy Art Museum; Maryland Public Television; Pickering Creek Audubon Center; Talbot County Free Library Foundation; Talbot County Judy Center; Talbot County, Maryland; the Town of Easton; and What’s Up? Magazines. This program is funded in part by a grant from Talbot Arts with revenues provided by the Maryland State Arts Council.

For more information and to download the application form, visit the Chesapeake Children’s Book Festival website at www.chesapeakechildrensbookfestival.com



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About Talbot County Free Library

The Talbot County Free Library has been serving the community for decades, providing access to information, technology, and community programs that enrich the lives of its patrons, with more at www.tcfl.org.

01/11/2025

12/20/2024

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12/04/2024

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11/29/2024

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11/19/2024

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11/19/2024

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11/19/2024

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11/14/2024

Are you finished with your manuscript and headed toward the query trenches? This one is for you.

Amy Collins is teaching a Proposal and Submission Class for Writers Digest that starts this week. She meets with writers every Thursday night to help them put together their query and submission packages. The class is a good idea whether you want to get an agent or if you are pitching publishers directly. It runs for 5 weeks and at the end of it, you have a proposal, comp titles, a list of targets to query and a MUCH deeper understanding of the publishing industry.

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11/14/2024

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With the newest terms of service on X that will go into effect on November 15, users quickly picked up on one change.