River City Reading Festival postponed until 2010
The next River City Reading Festival will be postponed until 2010, due largely to concerns about the economy.
The festival has enjoyed two very successful years as a community celebration of reading. More than 1,200 people attended last year's author readings, book signings, children's storytime and activities, musical performances, and more.
"Although we are disappointed a 2009 event will not be conducted, we are energized and focusing our energies toward next year," said Janet Horner, chair of the 2010 planning committee. "The residents of Lawrence and Douglas County have supported us for the last two years. It's the community involvement - organizations and individuals - that make the event successful. We look forward to expanding that community involvement next year."
Altrusa International of Lawrence, the underwriting sponsor of the festival, planned and presented the festival in partnership with several other community organizations, including the Lawrence Public Library, the Lawrence Arts Center, University of Kansas Libraries, KU School of Education, and Lawrence Public Schools. Altrusa has renewed its support for a festival in 2010.
"The Altrusa Club of Lawrence is committed to the River City Reading Festival's mission to celebrate literacy through a festival for children, teens and adults," said Elois Allan, president of the club.
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