I've volunteered at the TFOB many times, the first eleven years or so especially. I've been a walker to take authors to their venues, an airport runner to pick up and drop off, a panelist, and an indy author manning a booth with others. There is such a positive vibe electrifying the very air throughout the weekend, and yes, dissenting opinions charging animated discussions but everyone generally behaves well. Kudos to the organizers and their security teams, but especially to the THOUSANDS of volunteers who keep the Festival peacefully running.
Dictators and tyrants always go after the writers, professors, and journalists first. Ban fascists, not books!
Well said! I, too, love this festival. Last year, I had the opportunity to take along one of my granddaughters on spring break. (We’re formally from the east coast). She was then a freshwoman in college and not such a big reader, other than textbooks. After chasing Bernie Sanders and exploring many of the wonderful authors and their works, she went back to school with five new books she was actually excited to read! And she did! SUCCESS! Hopefully this experience opened up a lifelong passion for her. We are really fortunate to have this event right here in our little Pueblo. One of the biggest and best in the country. BIG shout out to the ALL the volunteers, the planners and the University. ♥️📖👏👏👏👏
Thank you, David. TFOB is a highlight of my year. I’m always engrossed, entertained, and just plain buoyed up after attending. The efforts by some to restrict what people can see, hear and read makes my head nearly explode.
I've volunteered at the TFOB many times, the first eleven years or so especially. I've been a walker to take authors to their venues, an airport runner to pick up and drop off, a panelist, and an indy author manning a booth with others. There is such a positive vibe electrifying the very air throughout the weekend, and yes, dissenting opinions charging animated discussions but everyone generally behaves well. Kudos to the organizers and their security teams, but especially to the THOUSANDS of volunteers who keep the Festival peacefully running.
Dictators and tyrants always go after the writers, professors, and journalists first. Ban fascists, not books!
Well said! I, too, love this festival. Last year, I had the opportunity to take along one of my granddaughters on spring break. (We’re formally from the east coast). She was then a freshwoman in college and not such a big reader, other than textbooks. After chasing Bernie Sanders and exploring many of the wonderful authors and their works, she went back to school with five new books she was actually excited to read! And she did! SUCCESS! Hopefully this experience opened up a lifelong passion for her. We are really fortunate to have this event right here in our little Pueblo. One of the biggest and best in the country. BIG shout out to the ALL the volunteers, the planners and the University. ♥️📖👏👏👏👏
We can’t wait… and you’ll definitely find banned books at booth 422, so stop by and say hi!
I'll miss seeing you there, Fitz. You were always one of the best parts.
Thanks for your eloquence in speaking up for freedoms that the “Freedom” caucus wants to take away.
Thank you, David. TFOB is a highlight of my year. I’m always engrossed, entertained, and just plain buoyed up after attending. The efforts by some to restrict what people can see, hear and read makes my head nearly explode.
I applaud you and all the authors and volunteers whose dedication to literary freedom lifts our spirits.
Best ever!
Amen, Brother Fitz!
Beautifully said, sir! Thank you for your strong support of reading - reading anything and everything!
Great article! See you at the Festival.
See you at the GadsdenPacific Toy Train Operating Museum booth this weekend. We’ll be on the mall across from the Modern Languages Building.
Looking forward to seeing you again at the Festival, David ! Where can we find you?