Day of the Book Returns in April

Celebrating its seventh anniversary, Kensington's Day of the Book Festival will be back on April 22, bringing together authors, publishers and the local literati.

The festival will feature more than 100 local authors, in addition to storytelling, rare book evaluation and activities for kids and adults alike.

Local bands the Nighthawks and JP McDermott and Western Bop will return to serenade festivalgoers, and chess master Allan Savage will take all comers on the board.

Any local authors, publishers or community organizations who'd like to participate can sign up for $25 before March 1.

For more information, check out the festival's website or e-mail the Kensington Row Bookshop.