Book festival taps a new director
Susan Siegmund, president of the board of the Amelia Island Book Festival, has announced that Dickie Ander-son has been named executive director of the festival.
Anderson, columnist for the News Leader, popular speaker and freelance writer, has been active in the festival since its inception. She has been a featured author or presenter at each of the festivals.
She will replace Terri Wright, who has directed the festival for the last two years.
"I look forward to building on the solid base that has been established by founders Don and Andrea Parker and Joe and Joani Selement and the dedicated volunteers and board members that have stepped up each year," Anderson said in a press release.
Going into its ninth year, the book festival brings auth-ors, writers and readers to mingle at readings, talks, discussions and special events. A vital part of the festival is the "Authors-in-Schools" program, which brings writers, poets and storytellers into the schools.
Don Parker, co-founder of the festival, said "Dickie Anderson will take our festival to the next level. The festival has earned a well-deserved reputation for its warm welcome of authors and guests and the enthusiasm of a community that loves to read."
The Amelia Island Book Festival is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 organization and donations are tax-deductible. Visit www. bookisland.org or contact Anderson at dickie@dickiean derson.com.
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