2019 RVA Booklovers' Festival
photos by James Waltman Photography
2019 Sponsors
The Poe Museum
Located in Richmond, Virginia, the Edgar Allan Poe Museum interprets the life and influence of Edgar Allan Poe for the education and enjoyment of a global audience. They boast the world’s finest collection of artifacts relating to Poe's life and writings, including the author's clothing, trunk, letters, bed, and even a lock of his hair, and our programs reach thousands of scholars, students, teachers, and literary enthusiasts every year.
Located in Richmond, Virginia, the Edgar Allan Poe Museum interprets the life and influence of Edgar Allan Poe for the education and enjoyment of a global audience. They boast the world’s finest collection of artifacts relating to Poe's life and writings, including the author's clothing, trunk, letters, bed, and even a lock of his hair, and our programs reach thousands of scholars, students, teachers, and literary enthusiasts every year.
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia is the state’s oldest institution dedicated to the preservation of Virginia’s history and culture. Our resources, exhibitions, and events attract nearly 200,000 visitors each year. Our collections, containing more than 129 million items, document and illustrate the lives of both famous Virginians and ordinary citizens.
The Library of Virginia is the state’s oldest institution dedicated to the preservation of Virginia’s history and culture. Our resources, exhibitions, and events attract nearly 200,000 visitors each year. Our collections, containing more than 129 million items, document and illustrate the lives of both famous Virginians and ordinary citizens.
Richmond Public Library
We love readers! The mission of the Richmond Public Library is to inform and enrich. In addition to books, e-books, recorded books and DVDs, all Library locations offer programs and classes, meeting room use, free wireless Internet access, public use computers, and 24/7 online access. Stop by and see the Library, and meet the Friends of the Richmond Public Library group.
We love readers! The mission of the Richmond Public Library is to inform and enrich. In addition to books, e-books, recorded books and DVDs, all Library locations offer programs and classes, meeting room use, free wireless Internet access, public use computers, and 24/7 online access. Stop by and see the Library, and meet the Friends of the Richmond Public Library group.
VCU School of Education
The School of Education aspires to be the leader in urban education and in preparing teachers and professionals to be successful and impactful in urban and high-needs schools, communities and families. The School of Education is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone and teach their students to do the same in their own classrooms.
The School of Education aspires to be the leader in urban education and in preparing teachers and professionals to be successful and impactful in urban and high-needs schools, communities and families. The School of Education is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone and teach their students to do the same in their own classrooms.
Reynolds Community College
Reynolds Community College is where OUTSTANDING lives get started! They proudly serve the City of Richmond and five surrounding counties as the youngest and third-largest school in the Virginia Community College System. Their passion is to help students realize their career and life aspirations.
Reynolds Community College is where OUTSTANDING lives get started! They proudly serve the City of Richmond and five surrounding counties as the youngest and third-largest school in the Virginia Community College System. Their passion is to help students realize their career and life aspirations.
The Linden Row Inn
The Linden Row Inn, a boutique historic hotel, lies at the heart of Downtown Richmond in the historic Arts and Cultural District. The hotel is within a few blocks of many museums, art galleries, and Civil War attractions, as well as a fantastic choice of Richmond’s famed award-winning restaurants and craft breweries. Offering traditional Southern hospitality, Linden Row Inn was originally built in the mid-1800s and combines old-world charm with modern luxuries. Amenities include a secluded garden courtyard for weddings and other events, plus valet parking and a complimentary local shuttle service. Linden Row Inn is proudly featured on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the WorldHotels Collection.
The Linden Row Inn, a boutique historic hotel, lies at the heart of Downtown Richmond in the historic Arts and Cultural District. The hotel is within a few blocks of many museums, art galleries, and Civil War attractions, as well as a fantastic choice of Richmond’s famed award-winning restaurants and craft breweries. Offering traditional Southern hospitality, Linden Row Inn was originally built in the mid-1800s and combines old-world charm with modern luxuries. Amenities include a secluded garden courtyard for weddings and other events, plus valet parking and a complimentary local shuttle service. Linden Row Inn is proudly featured on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the WorldHotels Collection.
Mattox & Co.
With the ever changing dynamics of the commercial real estate brokerage profession, Mattox & Co. was founded in 2019 by William H. Mattox and Sara Marie Williamson as an alternative to the national and large regional brokerage companies. The start of this firm was inspired by the dynamic Richmond real estate market that continues to evolve with a proven need for a professional, expert approach in successfully facilitating all types of transactions with integrity, honesty and the highest adherence to ethical standards. Mattox & Co. is committed to providing this highest degree of professionalism and service, which saves their clients time and money.
With the ever changing dynamics of the commercial real estate brokerage profession, Mattox & Co. was founded in 2019 by William H. Mattox and Sara Marie Williamson as an alternative to the national and large regional brokerage companies. The start of this firm was inspired by the dynamic Richmond real estate market that continues to evolve with a proven need for a professional, expert approach in successfully facilitating all types of transactions with integrity, honesty and the highest adherence to ethical standards. Mattox & Co. is committed to providing this highest degree of professionalism and service, which saves their clients time and money.
Poster Art by Kyrie Woodring
Kyrie Woodring is a Virginia native who was raised in Virginia Beach. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2015 with a BFA in communication arts. After working out of Richmond for a few years, she has started a new adventure by establishing her basecamp in Las Vegas, Nevada. She now works as a full-time graphic artist in the packaging design industry and also takes on design and illustration contract work. In any moment she isn't providing creative solutions for clients, you can find her seeking out inspiration and experiences by hiking and camping in the southwest, Eastern Sierras, or anywhere with a grand view -- or maybe even playing her ukulele! Currently nose deep in: Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass.