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The Desert Foothills Book Festival provides a chance to meet local authors with a diverse selection of literary works for book lovers of all ages.
Presented by The Holland Center and Desert Foothills Library, the event takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale.
Free to the public.
Come and meet more than 50 authors and have your book purchases personally signed by the author. Offerings in all genres will be available, showcasing fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, romance, historical fiction, and memoir.
Two award-winning authors, Karen Odden and Dan Baldwin will give presentations on the craft and skill of writing.