The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana and the Louisiana Library Foundation are genuinely delighted to announce the first-ever Louisiana Book Festival. Booklovers of all ages won't want to miss this inaugural event featuring more than 100 distinguished poets, writers, storytellers and musicians celebrating reading, writing and books. Admission is FREE and open to everyone. It all takes place from 9 - 5 on Saturday, November 2, 2002 in the heart of Baton Rouge at the State Library of Louisiana and the Louisiana State Capitol. Please enjoy browsing the LBF web site and make your plans to join us at the exciting first Louisiana Book Festival. Thomas F. Jaques, State Librarian 701 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, 888-487-2700 http://lbf.state.lib.la.us/