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Missouri Book Festival Keynote Speaker: Ridley Pearson
Join award-winning author of the Kingdom Keepers and Lou Boldt series, St. Louisan Ridley Pearson, for an exciting presentation on the art of storytelling.
Ridley will guide writers and readers of all ages through his process of observation, “livening,” and editing.
Featuring stories of his own experiences working with Disney and direct examples from his own work.
Ridley’s notable accomplishments include:
A Star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame
Member of Missouri Writers Hall of Fame
Edgar nomination
Raymond Chandler Fulbright at Oxford
His novels have been published in two-dozen languages and have been adapted for network television and the Broadway stage.
Original member of the Rock Bottom Remainders, the all-author rock-n-roll band whose other members include: Stephen King, Amy Tan, Dave Barry, Matt Groenig.
The Missouri Book Festival celebrates the best of regional life, culture, and history with an array of dynamic programming meant to promote literacy and encourage reading.
Events take place in Washington, the quintessential Missouri town.
Here, books that feature stories on the Show-Me State come to life in food demonstrations, sports exhibitions, myriad forms of performance, and lively author talks and discussions.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2601435-0
