A toast to Illinois authors at Book Fair Reception. Guest authors, Harriette Robinet and Judith Fradin. Authors gather for group photo before Book Fair opening ceremonies. Early morning fair goers stream into the library atrium after ribbon cutting.
Book signings draw large crowds.
The Jesse White Tumblers add excitement to Book Fair activities. Children wait to follow the yellow brick road to Wizard of Oz costume contest. The Elsenpeter marionettes delight children. Author Susan Kirby tells history through quilts and period costumes in an interactive program for children.