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September 13, 2009


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2009 Press Release

2009 Authors & Illustrators Announced

The 57th Street Children's Book Fair began 23 years ago as a back-to-school celebration. The Fair has grown every year since its inception, and now hosts dozens of local booksellers and community organizations.

Last year, more than 5,000 people from all over Chicago attended the Fair and participated in reading-related activities, enjoyed live entertainment and delicious refreshments, and browsed a huge selection of books and merchandise available from a variety of specialty vendors.

In conjunction with The Field Museum, our theme for 2009 is Buried Treasure: Dig in and Discover Books
at the 57th Street Children's Book Fair.

That means all our usual fun will take place amidst activities and books about pirates, archeology, adventure, and of course, buried treasure!

This year, join us on Sunday, September 13th from 1pm to 6pm for hands-on fun for the whole family.

2009's Listing of entertainers & times
(coming soon)

2006 Press Release
2007 Press Release

2008 Press Release

10 year flashback

10yr ann poster

Poster from 2004

Poster from 2005

Poster for 2006 (20th Anniversary)