BOOKS IN BLOOM 2024

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THE EIGHTH ANNUAL BOOKS IN BLOOM IN COLOR BURST PARK IS BACK, FEATURING AWARD-WINNING, FAN-FAVORITE AUTHORS IN A MULTIGENERATIONAL, MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY EVENT.

Known as the region’s most progressive literary and arts event, Books in Bloom focuses on the power of books to reveal, heal and inspire despite differences in age, race, religion, ethnicity and gender.

This event is free and open to the public.

Books in Bloom is hosted by the Downtown Columbia Partnership (DTCP) and Howard Hughes Holdings.

Featured Authors include:

• Natasha S. Alford
• Sue Fliess
• Emily Barth Isler
• Amanda Montell
• Julie Otsuka
• Gitanjali Rao
• Helen Simonson
• R. Eric Thomas

Event details include:

• Interactive map and stage schedule – Coming soon
• Register your Book Club for a VIP Meet-up at 11:30am for complimentary refreshments
• Authors interviews followed by live Q&A on two stages located within Color Burst Park & Mango Tree Road
• Presentations and Q&A from Student Showcase featuring Howard County Public School student writers from Navigating the Margins and Our Voice Literary Magazine.
• Outdoor Bookstore hosted by Busboys & Poets
• Flower Shop hosted by FERN Florist
• Stroller Valet- Enjoy complimentary Stroller Valet allowing you the convenience of baby-wearing to navigate Color Burst Park with ease.
• First 200 guests will receive a signature ‘Bloom Where You Are Planted’ writing journal crafted to help you tell one of the most important stories of all time…the story of YOU.
• Complete your ‘Prose Passport’ activities for a chance to win a Merriweather District Prize Pack featuring a variety of gift cards and exclusive offers from Merriweather Merchants and Community Partners
• Community Book Swap: Bring a pre-loved book to plant in our Community Book Garden and pick a book to take home with you. Free to plant/pick a book.
• Children’s Zone with family-friendly crafts and activities, face painting and glitter tattoos
• Wine Bar hosted by Smashing Grapes; Cocktail Bar hosted by Cured and 18th & 21st
• Light bites available for sale from local restaurateurs
• Immersive, Insta-worthy photo ops
• Create Your Own Bookmark Photo Booth 
• Visit booths from local partners and organizations

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