The University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign will host a children’s literature festival on Saturday, October 4, 2008. This will be a family event featuring entertainment for children and adults of all ages. Events include storytelling, puppetry, readings, lectures, book signings, and discussions featuring the Festival authors and illustrators. Visit http://youthlitfest.ed.uiuc.edu/ for details, including a list of participating authors and illustrators. All events are free. Sounds like a lot of fun and a great opportunity to hear some wonderful authors and storytellers.