March 14 and 15 2008 - Literary Feast 2008 Brings Nationally Renowned Authors to South Florida

The 20th edition of Literary Feast, one of Broward County's most popular events of the season, will bring 20 acclaimed authors to South Florida, March 14 and 15, 2008. Benefiting the Broward Public Library Foundation, the annual celebration will feature three separate events culminating with LitLIVE!, a free event open to the public on Saturday, March 15 at Nova Southeastern University (NSU).

Literary Feast 2008 will showcase the works of recognized authors from around the country, including former U.S. Marine and Parade magazine columnist James Brady, popular New York City writer and dating columnist Amy Cohen, Vanity Fair contributor and celebrity chronicler Kevin Sessums, national best-selling author Stephen Hunter, as well as South Florida's own famed interior designer Cecil Hayes and Emmy Award-winning journalist Jennifer Valoppi, among others.

Literary Feast offers everyone from young aspiring writers and seasoned booklovers to South Florida weekenders the opportunity to meet and mingle with the authors at three distinct events:

1. Novel Day for Students (March 14) - Unique educational outreach program during which the authors visit with more than 3,500 students in area high schools. This program is underwritten by BankAtlantic.

2. Night of Literary Feasts (March 14) - Premier literary event featuring a cocktail reception and book signing at the Broward County Main Library followed by a series of intimate dinner parties with the authors hosted by private donors.

3. LitLIVE! (March 15) - Free daylong series of author dialogues, panel discussions and book signings at the main campus of Nova Southeastern University in Davie. This program is underwritten by the Albert E. and Birdie W. Einstein Fund, Inc.

The Literary Feast excitement continues with a special presentation on Monday, March 17 at 12:30 p.m. when international bestselling author Jeffrey Archer will discuss his latest novel, A Prisoner of Birth, at Barnes & Noble Booksellers Broward Mall in Plantation. Book sales from the event will benefit the Broward Public Library Foundation.

For more information on the authors and the Literary Feast 2008 schedule of events, visit http://www.bplfoundation.org/, or call the Literary Feast Hotline at 954-357-5954.