BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Big 6 Book Expo - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://big6bookexpo.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Big 6 Book Expo REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240823T215756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T124403Z UID:9300-1726320600-1726322400@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Poetry in the Park w/ Live Entertainment DESCRIPTION:Register Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Reminders Promotions\, Giveaways & More!!! URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/poetry-in-the-park-w-live-entertainment/ LOCATION:Panther City Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX CATEGORIES:Poetry In the Park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240812T234257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T123746Z UID:9029-1726318800-1726322400@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:My Black Country DESCRIPTION:Brandi Waller-Pace in conversation with Alice Randall – Panel & Book Signing \n \n\n\n\nRegister Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Reminders Promotions\, Giveaways & More!!!\n\n\n\n  URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/my-black-country/ LOCATION:Panther City Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX CATEGORIES:Autobiographies & Biographies,Music History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T125000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240817T151821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T235028Z UID:9147-1726317000-1726318200@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Teen & Young Adults A Gripping Tale of Friendship\, Mystery & Thrills in Texas & Beyond DESCRIPTION:Conversation & Readings with  Samantha Mabry \, Lori Ann Stephens & Michelle Massie moderated by Author Tracy Cass \n \n \n\n\n\nRegister Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Promotions\, GiveAways & More!!! URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/reading-on-the-trinity/ LOCATION:River Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX CATEGORIES:Teen & Young Adult END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T125000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240813T011343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T063404Z UID:9037-1726317000-1726318200@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers\, Forging Bonds DESCRIPTION:Breaking Boundaries\, Forging Bonds with Jim Schutze in conversation with Rickie Clark \n \n\n\n\nRegister Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Promotions\, GiveAways & More!!! URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/breaking-boundaries-forging-bonds/ LOCATION:Panther City Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX CATEGORIES:History & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T124500 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240815T045925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T180105Z UID:9071-1726317000-1726317900@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Children Author Presention - STEM\, Engineering & Money Matters DESCRIPTION:Author Presentations \nCourtney Kelly \nDimitra J. Smith\, PH.D. \nDenise Bryson \n   \n\n\n\nRegister Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Promotions\, GiveAways & More!!! URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/children-author-presention-stem-engineering-money-matters/ LOCATION:Cowtown Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX CATEGORIES:Children END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T122000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240813T015441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T235425Z UID:9045-1726315200-1726316400@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Dystopian Dimensions: Where Science Fiction Meets Fantasy Realms DESCRIPTION:Panelist:\nStephen and Mary Weller\, Bianca Pensy Aba\, D.M. Smith\, Georgia Day moderated by Donya Craddock\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Promotions\, GiveAways & More!!! URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/explore-a-world-beyond-boundaries/ LOCATION:Panther City Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX CATEGORIES:Dystopian Fiction,Fantasy,Sci Fi END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T122000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240812T234024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T134329Z UID:9027-1726315200-1726316400@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Discovering the Hidden Wonders of Texas Wildlife DESCRIPTION:Michael A. Smith\, Amy Martin and T.D. Motley  moderated by Dana Austin \n \n \n\n\n\nRegister Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Reminders Promotions\, Giveaways & More!!! URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/natures-way/ LOCATION:River Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX CATEGORIES:Nature & Environment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T115000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240815T053237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T074656Z UID:9089-1726313400-1726314600@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Times Magazine 'Kid of the Year' presents "Race To Kindness" DESCRIPTION:Orion Jean in conversation with Gregory Johnson (Stripling Middle School) \n \n\n\n\nRegister Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Promotions\, GiveAways & More!!!\n\n\n\n  URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/times-magazine-kid-of-the-year-presents-race-to-kindness/ LOCATION:Cowtown Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX CATEGORIES:Children END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T115000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240813T014243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T132850Z UID:9043-1726313400-1726314600@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Uncover Thrills\, Chills\, and Mysteries Galore DESCRIPTION:Panelist: \nKate Khavari\, Patricia Raybon\,  N. L. McLaughlin\, & Denise Montgomery \nModerated by URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/9043/ LOCATION:Panther City Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX CATEGORIES:Mystery & Crime,Thriller & Horror END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T112000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240815T051938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T191831Z UID:9085-1726311600-1726312800@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Children Author Presentations – Self Esteem\, Preserverence & Adventures DESCRIPTION:Author Presentations: \nKamshia Childs\, Ed.D. \nAshley Irvin \nMonique Randle \n \n\n\n\nRegister Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Promotions\, GiveAways & More!!!\n\n\n\n  URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/children-author-presentation-adventure-confidence-overcoming-determination/ LOCATION:Cowtown Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX CATEGORIES:Children END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T112000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240813T061436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T205538Z UID:9052-1726311600-1726312800@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Drama & Urban Affairs DESCRIPTION:Stephanie M Seaton. Earnest Lee\, Kimberly Thacker Webb\, and\nMikah Reign\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Promotions\, GiveAways & More!!! URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/drama-urban-affairs/ LOCATION:Panther City Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX CATEGORIES:Drama,Urban Lit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T112000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240813T001453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T021801Z UID:9033-1726311600-1726312800@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Arkikosa Panel: Indigenous and LatinX Voices In Literature DESCRIPTION:Background: A great fact about Arkikosa is that the Trinity River had two names to Texas’ original inhabitants. The Caddos living in what would eventually become North Texas called the Trinity “Arkikosa\,” while those near the coast called it “Daycoa.” \nIn honor of the original name\, we have created the Arkikosa Panel: Indigenous and LatinX Voices in Literature. \nPanelist: \nAlex Temblador\, James A. Humphrey and Abraham Lopez moderated by Alexander Montalvo \n\n \n\n\n\nRegister Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Promotions\, GiveAways & More!!!\n\n\n\n  URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/arkikosa-panel/ LOCATION:River Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX CATEGORIES:History & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T105000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240813T125334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T093834Z UID:9067-1726309800-1726311000@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Educational Resources\, Programs and Strategies DESCRIPTION:Presentations by Wendy Richard\, Tilford \, Shymika Stephenson-Davison \nRenea Overstreet and Brandy Wilson \n \n  \n\n\n\nRegister Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Promotions\, GiveAways & More!!! URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/educational-resources-programs-and-strategies/ LOCATION:River Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX CATEGORIES:Family & Relationships END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T105000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240813T065036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T123427Z UID:9064-1726309800-1726311000@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Love Stories Flow: A Riverside Chat with Romance Authors DESCRIPTION:Panelists:\nAngela J. Price\, Jennifer D Torseth\,  Renee Edwards &\nColandra A Blackwell  moderated by Amber Morgan founder of Sisterhood Foundation\n\n   \n\n\n\nRegister Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Reminders Promotions\, Giveaways & More!!! URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/romance-along-the-river/ LOCATION:Panther City Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:http://big6bookexpo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/gif-Big6-6.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T104500 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240815T054938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T123348Z UID:9093-1726309800-1726310700@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Little People\, Big Stories DESCRIPTION:Little People\, Big Stories: \nAnhad & Amanjot Bachhal\, \nKelcie Russell\, \nMorghan Vincent \n \n\n\n\nRegister Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Reminders Promotions\, Giveaways & More!!! URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/9093/ LOCATION:Cowtown Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T102000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240815T040807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T123147Z UID:9069-1726308000-1726309200@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Children Author Presentations - S.T.E.A.M.\, Adventure & Pets DESCRIPTION:Author Presentations: \n\nAnn Katagiri\,\nDouglas Redwine\,\nTashonda Robinson\,\nYolanda M. Carter\, Ph. D.\n\n   \n\n\n\nRegister Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Reminders Promotions\, Giveaways & More!!!\n\n\n\n  URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/children-author-presentations-steam-adventure-pets/ LOCATION:Cowtown Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX CATEGORIES:Children END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T102000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240813T004738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T121819Z UID:9035-1726308000-1726309200@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Discover Divine Grace\, Find Hope\, and Embrace Self-Acceptance DESCRIPTION:Panelist: \nTimothy V. Hughes\, Rev.\, MDiv.\, Karen A. Calafat\, Candace Gray \nand James Suggs \nModerated by John Lucas \n \n\n\n\nRegister Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Reminders Promotions\, Giveaways & More!!! URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/discover-divine-grace-find-hope-and-embrace-self-acceptance/ LOCATION:River Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX CATEGORIES:Faith & Inspiration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T102000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240812T233823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T154825Z UID:9025-1726308000-1726309200@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Uncover Your Story - From DNA Tests to Unlocking your Past & Reclaiming Your Future DESCRIPTION:Panelists: \nLezlee Liljenberg\, Valerie Kelso\,  Sherry Buckley-Brown\, Joyce A. Connelley\, and Phil Oakley \nmoderated by Dr Shewanda Riley \n \n \n  \n\n\n\nRegister Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Promotions\, GiveAways & More!!! URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/uncover-the-secrets-of-your-story-with-dna-tests-opening-doors-to-your-past/ LOCATION:Panther City Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX CATEGORIES:Family & Relationships ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:http://big6bookexpo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/gif-Big6-4.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T095500 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240907T151424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T123024Z UID:9646-1726306200-1726307700@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Crisis & Solutions of Education Today DESCRIPTION:“Crisis of Education Today”\, Wendy Richard Tilford\, private college counselor\, education consultant and the owner of two Huntington Learning Center franchise locations in conversation with Trenace Dorsey-Hollins\, Executive Director of Parent Shield Fort Worth Texas \n \n\n\n\nRegister Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Reminders Promotions\, Giveaways & More!!! URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/crisis-of-education-today/ LOCATION:River Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX CATEGORIES:Education,Family & Relationships END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T095000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240813T031106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T192839Z UID:9016-1726306200-1726307400@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Where Military Expertise Meets Thrilling Narratives DESCRIPTION:Panelists:  (click the personal link to see their bios)\nJim Brown\, Post Commander\, W.L. Bach\,Warren George Landrum\, Jr.\, E.M. Rensing and Ian Griffin\nModerated by Abraham Lopez\n \n  \n \n\n\n\nRegister Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Promotions\, GiveAways & More!!! URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/where-military-expertise-meets-thrilling-narratives/ LOCATION:Panther City Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX CATEGORIES:US Military Veterans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T090000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240909T142301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142330Z UID:9677-1726304400-1726304400@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:2024 American Reading Council Ambassador - Dr. Shirley K Clark DESCRIPTION: URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/2024-american-reading-council-ambassador-dr-shirley-k-clark/ LOCATION:Panther City Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T090000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240909T142034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T142034Z UID:9674-1726304400-1726304400@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Mayor Mattie Parker Welcome DESCRIPTION: URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/mayor-mattie-parker-welcome/ LOCATION:Panther City Stage\, Big6\, Fort Worth\, TX CATEGORIES:Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240825T195804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T040325Z UID:9449-1726300800-1726322400@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Children's Entrepeneur Market DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Entrepreneur Market is an award-winning program that teaches young people about the power of entrepreneurship\, innovation and leadership through experiential learning. The markets started in Utah and sold out for five years straight\, helping nearly 10\,000 kids before expanding to 24 additional states. \nParents and kids everywhere agree that learning and earning in a competitive environment is a unique and fun experience. Kids rise to the challenge of deciding what to sell\, creating a booth\, talking to customers\, and handling money. A growing number of markets showcase returning youth entrepreneurs who desire additional development of their skills and small business. URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/childrens-entrepeneur-market/ LOCATION:Big 6 Book Expo\, 2201 W 7TH ST\, FORT WORTH\, TX CATEGORIES:Children END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240823T190852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T074316Z UID:9285-1726300800-1726322400@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Big 6 Book Expo 2024 Emcee\, Mike Guinn DESCRIPTION:Register Here for Big 6 Book Expo Updates\, Promotions\, GiveAways & More!!! URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/trinity-river-book-festival-2024-emcee-mike-guinn/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T090000 DTSTAMP:20260417T050224 CREATED:20240825T151327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T182127Z UID:9432-1726300800-1726304400@big6bookexpo.com SUMMARY:Run-to-Read DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE! URL:http://big6bookexpo.com/event/run-to-read/ LOCATION:Big 6 Book Expo\, 2201 W 7TH ST\, FORT WORTH\, TX CATEGORIES:Nature & Environment END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR