VIP Tickets on Sale for DSM Book Festival
DOWNTOWN DES MOINES, IOWA (Jan. 31, 2019) – VIP tickets are now on sale for the DSM Book Festival on Saturday, March 30. The Festival is free to attend, and the VIP tickets will provide a value-added experience to two of the headlining author presentations.
Attendees can purchase VIP tickets to Nnedi Okorafor’s presentation or Garth Stein’s presentation for $55 each. VIPs will receive an autographed book, a premier seat for the presentation, a Fast Pass to move to the front of the meet and greet line, access to a VIP Suite which includes a private bar and light fare throughout the day, a commemorative item from The Festival, a complimentary drink and 10 percent off a purchase from Beaverdale Books. A package for two is $95. A Premier VIP package with a premier seat and Fast Pass for two for both author presentations is $190.
Okorafor is the author of “Black Panther: Long Live the King.” A writer of fantasy and science-fiction books, Okorafor has published several comic and book titles including “Lagoon” and “Who Fears Death.” The latter is being adapted by HBO.
Stein is best known as the author of contemporary classic “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” a quirky and inspiring novel about a beloved philosopher dog named Enzo who encourages humans to chase after their dreams. It has sold more than 6 million copies, been translated into 35 languages and spent more than three years on The New York Times bestseller list.
VIP tickets can be purchased on the DSM Book Festival’s website.
The Festival has also previously announced a third headlining author, Susan Orlean, through the Des Moines Public Library’s Authors Visiting in Des Moines (AViD) series. Her latest book is the instant New York Times bestseller “The Library Book,” an exploration of the history, power, and future of these endangered institutions.
Volunteer slots are also available at the DSM Book Festival. Opportunities include event setup, information booth staffing, assisting with programing and assisting with event tear-down. Volunteers can sign up by themselves or with a group, and will receive a free Festival t-shirt.
The DSM Book Festival has received a grant award from Humanities Iowa, a state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additionally, The Festival is being sponsored by Prairie Meadows, The Des Moines Register, the Polk County Board of Supervisors, AViD, Hubbell Realty Company, John Ruan Foundation, Iowa Public Radio, Bankers Trust, the Patty & Jim Cownie Charitable Fund, Kum & Go, Meredith Corporation, Des Moines Area Community College, Knapp Properties and William C. Knapp Charitable Foundation and Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel. Sponsorship opportunities are still available by contacting Colleen Murphy at cmurphy@DSMpartnership.com.
The DSM Book Festival is produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Admission is free.
About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 24 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,400 Regional Business Members and more than 340 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.