“Leggi Libri—La Festa Del Libro”

The Italian Cultural Center presents….

First Annual Italian American Book Fair
Saturday September 25, 2004 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

1621 N. 39th Avenue, Stone Park 708-345-3842



Join us for a celebration of books by and about Italian Americans. Come see and hear the authors discuss their works and read selections from their writings. Participate in small discussion and book signing groups. Bring the kids to enjoy the Italian American children’s story time, featuring readings from La Befana, Pinnochio, and Richard Scary’s Il Libro delle Parole. Buy books at discount, win books in our raffle and auction, and browse through hundreds of titles that explore the Italian/Italian American Experience.



Meet and Greet these Distinguished Authors
Rita Ciresi, author of Pink Slip, Blue Italian, Sometimes I Dream in Italian, Remind me Again why I Married Youn and Mother Rocket, which won the Flannery O'Connor Award. Univ. of South Florida.
Peter D’Agostino, UIC professor and author of Rome in America: Transnational Catholic Ideology from the Risorgimento to Fascism. Winner of the 2003 Brewer Prize for Church History.
Rudolph Vecoli, Editor of Rosa, The Life of An Italian Immigrant Woman. University of Minnesota.
Gloria Nardini, author of Che Bella Figura! (about an Italian "ladies" Club in Chicago). Fra Noi columnist.
Tony Ardizzone, Chicago native and the author of six books including In the Garden of Papa Santuzzu. Flannery O'Connor Awardee. (unconfirmed at press time)
Kathy Catrambone, Le Cugine Italian American Book Club.

Delores Sennebogen, Fra Noi Food Columnist—From Ann’s Kitchen.
Luciano Iorizzo, Professor Emeritus SUNY Oswego Capone author.
Daniel Niemiec, Fra Noi genealogy columnist.
Admission is free but we request that you aid us in our planning by calling 708-345-3842 to let us know you are planning to come.



Authors and publishers interested in participating should contact Dominic Candeloro at 708-756-7168 D-Candeloro@govst.edu