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2023 Keynote Author
William Kent Krueger will be present all day and available to sign his books. Find him and his books at the Content Bookstore table.
Don't miss the opportunity to hear his keynote talk at 3:30 pm.
"What Books Mean to Us All"
Kent will talk about the books important to his development as a writer, books important to us all, and the threats books face in these perilous times.
DVBF 2023
8th Edition Live
Sat., October 7, 2023
Author tables open
10:00 am - 3 pm
Keynote Author
William Kent Krueger @ 3:30 pm
Country Inn & Suites
Conference Center
1900 Premier Drive in Mankato, MN

Family Fun!
100's of Books of all genres
Book signings
Writing workshop & speakers
Hourly Drawings
Book Bingo
Young Writer & Artist Competition Awards
Making Faces - Face Painting
Livestreaming on Facebook
FREE ADMISSION
FREE PARKING
Largest literary festival of its kind in Southern Minnesota!
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