Hey Baltimore, are you ready to celebrate literacy in all its glory?

The Baltimore Book Festival is happening this Friday Sep 28, Saturday Sep 29 and Sunday Sep 30 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Baltimore Inner Harbor. Admission is free!

The Baltimore Book Festival, produced by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, is Baltimore’s premier celebration of the literary arts and features hundreds of appearances by local, celebrity and nationally-known authors, book signings, more than 100 exhibitors and booksellers, nonstop readings on multiple stages, cooking demos by top chefs and culinary-themed panel discussions, workshops, hands-on projects for kids, live music and a thoughtfully curated local food, craft beer, and wine program.

For more information on The Baltimore Book Festival, please visit http://www.baltimorebookfestival.com/about-the-festival.

Tess Abney is a freelance writer who was born and raised in the Quad Cities. She spends most of her time attempting to successfully raise three boys. In her free time, writing is her passion. Whether it is sharing local events and businesses with readers or sharing her thoughts on life, she finds comfort in the way words can bring people together.