Newbery Medal Sponsor

The second-annual Johns Creek Literary Fair is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 29, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park. Rick Bragg, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, acclaimed journalist and bestselling author of 11 nonfiction books, will headline the event. Bragg will be in conversation with Brian Panowich, award-winning Georgia-based author of four novels. They will be joined by numerous local, regional and nationally known writers featured throughout the afternoon, which will kick off with lunch with 20 local authors. The JCLF also will feature children’s authors and crafts led by nonprofit arts group volunteers. Rounding out the afternoon, food, wine and other beverages will be available for purchase.