Book launch party exclusively for Sponsors and Friends of the Festival!

Student Union South Ballroom (Seats 200, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 4, 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Panelists: Cara Black, Laura Cathcart Robbins, Alexis Daria, Sean Doolittle, J. A. Jance, Alex Prud'homme, Alan K. Rode, Will Schwalbe, Joanna Schwartz, Ari Tison

In this session, authors Adiba Nelson, Patricia Grayhall and Laura Cathcart Robbins will share share their own life journeys, and where they discovered self-worth, inner strength, acceptance and understanding.

Koffler Room 218 (Seats 142, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 4, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Memoir / Essays / Creative Nonfiction
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA BookStore Tent (on Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: Laura Cathcart Robbins, Patricia Grayhall, Adiba Nelson
Moderator: Ann Boland

These three authors have come to the festival with stories told straight from the heart ... and their own personal lives. They aren't always easy to read. Where did they draw the line when considering what to write about and what to keep private?

Student Union Kachina (Seats 100)  
Sun, Mar 5, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Memoir / Essays / Creative Nonfiction
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA BookStore Tent (on Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: Laura Cathcart Robbins, Keith Corbin, Jean Guerrero
Moderator: Laura Cathcart Robbins

It would be a lucky family that is not touched by addiction and dependency these day. In this session, our three authors will look at this issue from three very different points of view. Laura Cathcart Robbins tells her personal story. Sari Horwitz looks at officers charged with enforcement, and Beth Macy will explore whether control is a realistic goal.

Integrated Learning Center Room 120 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 5, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Laura Cathcart Robbins, Sari Horwitz, Beth Macy
Moderator: Kyle Lininger