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Books by the Banks accepting applications for Executive Director (part-time)
Books by the Banks is now accepting applications for an Executive Director (part-time). The application deadline is May 11, 2012 or until position is filled. The complete job description, as well as information on submitting can be found clicking more
Working with the Board, the Executive Director provides overall direction for organizing the annual book festival, fund raising, oversight of multiple project teams, and promotion of the festival to the community.
The complete job description, as well as information on submitting your application can be found on either document below:
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Meet Matthew Reinhart
Matthew Reinhart is a leading children’s pop-up book artist/author. His most recent books, including Star Wars: The Pop-up Guide to the Galaxy, Encyclopedia Mythologica: Fairies and Other Magical Creatures (with Robert Sabuda), and Brava, Strega Nona! (with Tomie DePaola and Robert Sabuda) have received much popular and critical acclaim.
Read more about Matthew Reinhart.
About Us
Books by the Banks: Cincinnati USA Book Festival, an annual celebration of books and reading, takes place every October in downtown Cincinnati. A full schedule of activities for the entire family to enjoy (crafts, costume characters, storytelling, musical performances, author readings, etc.) takes place in the Festivals’ Kids Corner.