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August 6, 2023 32 mins
In this special episode celebrating books, Nancy and Jose are joined by Dorcy Rose, the Manager of Events & Programming, and Fiona Leung, the Director of Events, for the San Diego Union- Tribune. Dorcy and Fiona joined the show to discuss the upcoming Festival of Books on August 19th at the University of San Diego.

During the episode you'll hear about the over 80 local and national authors appearing live and virtually at the Festival of Books. Constructed as a hybrid experience with live, prerecorded on demand, and live streaming presentations, the Festival of Books is chock full of activities for book lovers, literacy champions, families, and children! Dorcy and Fiona also reveal that the one and only Bernie Taupin, the songwriting partner to Elton John, will be at the Festival!

Here are some other takeaways from the interview:
  • The event is FREE! Registration is recommended
  • The line-up of authors is inclusive and reflects all voices
  • KPBS will reveal this years "One Book, One San Diego" choice
  • Hours are 10am - 4pm
  • The answers to the rapid-fire questions

An excellent interview from two leaders from the San Diego Union-Tribune, a true gap minder. Thank you, Dorcy and Fiona, for celebrating books and literacy, and for joining us on The Gap Minders.

Enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the show.

If you have any questions or want to contact Nancy or Jose, please send an email to podcast@uwsd.org. Thank you for listening.

To learn more about the two social impact organizations making The Gap Minders possible, please visit www.TheGapMinders.org.
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