AIBF Stories

Former AIBF Board Member, Jimmy Weinsier writes about lasting memories of the Festival.

In those early days of the Amelia Island Book Festival, it was the personal touch that made things happen. Being able to talk “up close...

As the Amelia Island Book Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary, some of our readers may remember those early celebrations of literacy...

In recent months we have shared both reflections of past year’s memories and events, as well as our intention to continue pursuing our...

By Raffaela Marie Rizzo Fenn Quotes about books abound in every culture. My two favorites are: "Books are a uniquely portable magic." ~...

I feel grateful for the gift of books, the place they have in our lives, and the Authors in Schools program of the AIBF.

by Sue Nelson & Kayla Quirk A customer walks by The Book Loft, stops, turns to his wife, “Is that, I mean, is that the bookstore in...

From the title, which is not a misprint, it is clearly apparent that the book festival has undergone numerous changes. The founders, Don...

My parents were avid readers and passed that habit on to me. It is one of the best of the many positive habits they taught me. The book...

Young Adult author Lois Lowry stood in the auditorium of Fernandina Beach Middle School in 2004. What motivated her to stride onto the stage

It all started with campfires. And then cave paintings, some of the most legendary located in the heart of my native France. Egyptian...

I was blessed to have known Don Parker and Don Shaw, both amazing people, and consider them both friends. One day 21 years ago, out of...

For many years, the Amelia Island Book Festival Association has organized a Short Story Writing Contest for all middle and high school...

Andrea and I hadn’t moved to Fernandina Beach totally until 1997. We had vacationed at the Surf and Racquet Club from January to March...

Today we begin a series of writings on our blog, starting with a story of how AIBF began, penned by one of the original founders, Don Parker

Imagine an elementary auditorium or library in any of Nassau County’s public schools... Now bring to mind dozens of five and six year...

For 19 years the Amelia Island Book Festival has connected students, authors and books for lifelong learning. We continue to commit to...

I never thought I would write a book…until one day I did.

By Eileen Meyer, Children’s Book Author Just a few months ago I gathered with middle school students at the Amelia Island Book Festival’s...

Author Andrea Patten shares her experience as a presenter in the AIBF Authors In Schools Literacy Program. Valentine’s Day was a little...