WHY I LOVE THE TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL

It is free! It is open,living and accessible to all It is casual and eclectic,embracing all ages and cultures It promotes universal literacy in a most basic format It encourages village conversations on important issues It is a benefit for libraries-those abused ,maligned and neglected banks of knowledge It engages the center of our Capitol It sparks ideas and challenges complacencies It aids communication between citizens It fosters a market for learning via books It does not shrink from public debate It is a tent city of ideas,sponsored by those who care It is a blessing in Autumn-to engage our polis in spirited discussions It is a model for effective learning processes It is fun.(and did i mention-FREE?