The Amelia Island Book Festival is a Florida registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving literacy skills in children and adults throughout Northeast Florida. Through a series of public events featuring New York Times best-selling authors, independent publishers, and workshops, the festival aims to engage adults and young people in the joy of reading and writing, while enhancing overall life skills and promoting personal and academic success.
Founded in 2001 by Don Parker, Andrea Parker, Joe Selement, and Joani Selement, the festival combines the allure of books with the spectacular location of Amelia Island. Leveraging partnerships and community support, the festival continues to promote and celebrate the wonder of books, with a particular focus on literacy through the popular Authors in Schools program. The Amelia Island Book Festival is committed to making a difference in the community by enriching lives with literacy and fostering social and economic success.
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