Sept. 9, 2024

Celebrating Books and Community at the Missouri Book Festival

The Missouri Book Festival takes place on September 13th and 14th, 2024, in Washington, Missouri. Hosts Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston, along with guest Amanda Doyle, discuss the festival's events, including author readings, book-related activities, food demonstrations, and live performances. They highlight the importance of community engagement and literacy, discussing the festival's impact on local communities and the variety of programs that cater to all ages. Doyle shares insights about her own work and upcoming projects, adding excitement to the festival's lineup.

Show Notes
Guest Profile

We discuss the upcoming Missouri Book Festival scheduled for September 13-14, 2024. Joined by author Amanda Doyle, the conversation covers various festival activities, including author readings, ballet performances, wrestling exhibitions, and food demonstrations. Amanda shares insights on the festival's aim to promote literacy and community engagement through interactive and diverse programs, emphasizing the importance of Missouri-based authors.

[00:00] Introduction to the Missouri Book Festival

[00:30] Meet the Hosts: Arnold and Mark (aka Marcus)

[01:50] Neighborhood Events and Community Building

[03:31] Spotlight on the Missouri Book Festival

[04:37] Conversation with Amanda Doyle

[08:07] Festival Activities and Highlights

[17:44] Missouri Weird and Wonderful

[26:44] Clown Hat and Missouri Book Festival

[27:21] Missouri Book Festival Highlights

[28:13] Authors and Books at the Festival

[32:28] Soccer and St. Louis History

[34:05] Interactive Events and Cooking Demos