John Green: Author of Paper Towns, An Abundance of Katherines and Looking for Alaska
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Tennessee/Alabama

Does anyone know a library in Tennessee and/or Birminghamish, Alabama that might be able to host an event on the Great American Tour de Nerdfighting 2008? Say, around Nov. 6th and 7th?

Here are some helpful statistics on the topic:

1. Our honorarium is extraordinarily modest.

2. All our events so far have drawn more than 100 kids.

3. It will be so fun I swear.

If you have any leads, email me: sparksflyup --at-- gmail.com

Thanks!

32 Comments:

At August 26, 2008 , Blogger Rebekah Ruth said...

Pssssssssssssssst - come to Lexington, Kentucky. PLEASE?

 
At August 26, 2008 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I don't have a contact, but the Nashville library system is really good. Our downtown library is huge and beautiful and would definitely be able to host you guys!

http://www.library.nashville.org/locations/loc_main.asp

 
At August 26, 2008 , Blogger lesliefoundhergrail said...

Try the Homewood Library in Birmingham. You could also look into Memphis, TN. They're public library has wonderful facilities
Now, to be selfish, would it HAVE to be on those dates? I'm leaving for Washington D.C. on a school trip on that day and won't get back until the 10th.

P.S. You should check in the Southern Mississippi area. Jackson/Gulf Coast/Hattiesburg are wonderful places!

 
At August 26, 2008 , Blogger Unknown said...

Yes, you should come to the Nashville Main Library! It's so wonderful!!

 
At August 26, 2008 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Does this mean you will be at the YALSA Literature Symposium?

 
At August 26, 2008 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

So basically you're going to be traveling nonstop from October through November? I don't envy you, but I'm so grateful you're coming to AZ at all. Now to fight with my parents about getting down to Phoenix.

(PS - You should come back to AZ for the Great American Tour De Nerdfighting. Specifically Flagstaff)

 
At August 26, 2008 , Blogger Chelsea said...

Do you know if you'll be able to come to Texas? Possibly the Northern part?

 
At August 26, 2008 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Could you possibly consider bringing the Tour de Nerdfighting to Minneapolis? They have an amazing new library that is pretty jokes.

DFTBA
Marissa

 
At August 26, 2008 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I don't know about Tennessee or Alabama but there's a library or two in Central New York that wouldn't mind having you...
There's a sick new library with tons of space in Marcellus.

 
At August 27, 2008 , Blogger Steve MC said...

I thought you said:

3. It will be so fun I'll swear.

 
At August 27, 2008 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I do not have a connection either but I second the Nashville Public Library. I've heard that the people there are fairly easy to work with on these kinds of things and its just a gorgeous library that anyone nerdfighterly would adore.
~coughdrop

 
At August 27, 2008 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I definitely agree with the Nashville Library. It is so nice and has plenty of room. It'd be so great to have you here!

 
At August 27, 2008 , Blogger Katie said...

Hi
I'm the Adult Services Librarian at Emmet O'Neal Library in Mountain Brook - we would love to have you John!
Email me at kmoellering@bham.lib.al.us - I got to meet you at ALA several years ago - just before Looking for Alaska was published. I was with my sister Jenni Hubbard - we chatted and talked about you coming to the library, so now's the time!!!!!
Take Care
k

 
At August 27, 2008 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Nashville main library. I don't have connections, but I know it's big enough and they have events there sometimes.

 
At August 27, 2008 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Are you going to be at ALAN in San Antonio on November 24/25?

 
At August 28, 2008 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I fourth(?) the Nashville Public Library. It's absolutely gorgeous, big, and holds events all the time. They would love to have you!

 
At August 28, 2008 , Blogger Unknown said...

The Emmett O'Neal Library in Mountain Brook, AL would be a good place to look, as well as the Birmingham Library in downtown Birmingham. Please come to Birmingham on that Friday!

 
At August 29, 2008 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

come to LONG ISLAND, NY!! you know you want to.

-Dare Fest

 
At August 29, 2008 , Blogger Kristi said...

Unfortunately, it is not in Tennessee or Alabama, but Normal, Illinois would LOVE to have a visit from the Brothers Green!

 
At August 29, 2008 , Blogger shann said...

I can probably get you a contact in the Knoxville library system, John. Let me know if you're interested.

 
At August 29, 2008 , Blogger AnnieBlogs said...

Totally check with the Nashville library. It is awesome- they have speakers come a lot, so I'm sure they'd be up for it.

 
At August 31, 2008 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

So it's probably already too late, but I e-mailed the University of Tennessee library about it because they are hosting an event called "Writers in the Library" this fall. I definately second the Knoxville suggestion, but Nashville would be amazing as well. :-D

 
At August 31, 2008 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I know there's already a lot of suggestions for the Nashville public library, so I won't suggest it again... But I (and I'm sure a lot of other people) would love to know if you have found a place in TN yet!

 
At August 31, 2008 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

The Hoover Library in Birmingham, Al often holds many events and is very easy to get to. It has quite a bit of space to host an event such as the Tour de Nerdfighting. It is also easy to advertise for events that are held there. I am familiar with most of the libraries in the Birmingham/Metro area and, considering the type of event and audience you are attracting, this would be my top suggestion. I hope this has been helpful and look forward to the opportunity of attending the Tour de Nerdfighting.

 
At September 01, 2008 , Blogger Emily said...

While I'm in Kentucky, and really forfreakingreal want you to come here, I'd be good with Nashville as well. Being in the western part of the state, I'm closer to Nashville than I am, say, Louisville.
So come to Nashville.
Or Paducah, Kentucky. Which would be awesome. I mean, you do mention it in Katherines....sounds like a good enough reason to me. :)

 
At September 01, 2008 , Blogger Kyle Jones said...

Nashville Public Library ftw! If they can hold a Riders in the Sky concert there, they can surely hold some nerdfighters.

 
At September 02, 2008 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

holy crap there were a lot of Kentucky nerdfighters just like me!

Louisville please?

:D

 
At September 08, 2008 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Go to the Nashville Public! Please!!!!!

 
At September 19, 2008 , Blogger Kelly said...

oh my gosh, i know that you already decided which library, but you should come to tuscaloosa!!!

 
At September 30, 2008 , Blogger ttulizzy said...

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At September 30, 2008 , Blogger ttulizzy said...

I'd LOVE to host you at the Jackson Library (I'm the children's librarian...)

West TN'ers--speak up!

But, second choice is Nashville...

And I do hope this means you'll be at the YALSA Lit Symposium! That would be AWESOME!!

 
At November 10, 2008 , Blogger gryffindork said...

ack, i'm so mad i missed you on the sixth.

 

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