Southern Festival of Books Image Gallery
2011 Southern Festival of Books Poster Art (1 of 13)
Our thanks to Nashville artist Bryce McCloud, creator of the 2011 Southern Festival of Books image!
2010 Southern Festival of Books Poster Art (2 of 13)
The 2010 Festival art was created by Nashville artist Julian Baker.
2007 Art by Graeme Base (3 of 13)
This image is a poster made from the original artwork, created for the 2007 Southern Festival of Books by renowned author and illustrator, Graeme Base.
Original Artwork by Paul O. Zelinsky (4 of 13)
This original painting by Paul O. Zelinsky was the basis for the official Southern Festival of Books poster -- held in Memphis for the first time in 2004.
Browsing Book Sales (5 of 13)
Readers browse in the Festival book sales area, where proceeds benefit the event.
A Festival fan (6 of 13)
Former Gov. Phil Bredesen meets a young reader at the Festival.
Kate DiCamillo and friends (7 of 13)
Bestselling author Kate DiCamillo greets young fans before her Young Reader Day event at the 2009 Festival.
Plaza steps (8 of 13)
The wide steps leading up to sales, signing, and War Memorial Auditorium are a favorite spot for chatting and dipping into newly purchased books.
Young Reader Days (9 of 13)
Students gathered at the Downtown Presbyterian Church to hear from and meet beloved children's author Jon Scieszka.
Plaza view (10 of 13)
Taken from the Tennessee Capitol Building, this photo shows the main Festival plaza.
On the Plaza (11 of 13)
You never know who you might meet enjoying the Southern Festival of Books.
Frog and Toad together (12 of 13)
Celebrating great children's books, and encouraging young readers, is a big part of the Festival mission.
2012 SFB Art (13 of 13)
Thank you to local artist Lucie Rice for her beautiful work for the 2012 Festival!
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