Events on October 18, 2003:

Houston Latino Book & Family Festival

October 18-19: Latino Book & Family Festival, Houston, TX. Presented by actor, director, and producer Edward James Olmos, the festival is a free celebration of books, culture, and education, designed to promote literacy and cultural awareness. Eleven (11) Latino Book & Family Festivals are scheduled for 2003. The weekend of October 18-19, the event will take place in Houston, TX. For more information, call (760) 434-7474 or visit the festival website.

Northwest Bookfest

October 18-19: 9th Annual Northwest Bookfest, Seattle, WA. A literary gathering of authors, booksellers, and book lovers, Bookfest offers something for every reader. Literary activities along Bookfest Boulevard include the Giant Book Swap, the Scrabble Challenge, Instant Poetry, and Chess. For more information, visit the Bookfest website.