Artist Participation Information If you are interested in participating as a festival author, artist, storyteller, workshop leader or panelist, please submit a detailed proposal to the BBF including your résumé, samples of your work, including books, newspaper articles, etc. Photos are appreciated. We ask you also to reflect on the 2008 festival theme “Return” and let us know in a short essay what it means to you as a writer and artist. Our festival is a familia/family dedicated to bring transformative and healing work to the community. As such, if you are selected to be part of the festival, you become part of this global connection that works toward goals of peace and understanding among all sentient beings. All festival artists are selected because their work reflects in some way the festival theme. If you need more information, please contact us at 575-523-3988 or bbf@zianet.com Deadline for proposals is October 30, 2007. Send all materials to: The Border Book Festival, Inc P.O. Drawer T Mesilla, NM 88046 We need the following information from you: • Name of the Workshop/Panel • Name of Workshop/Panel leader (s) • Bio or resume of workshop/panel leader (s) • Address, phone number, email and cell numbers • Photos of workshop leader/panel (s), black and white and color • Description of workshop/panel • Age range of Participants (children 7-12, multi-generational? Be specific) • Limit in workshop/panel size (be specific) • In what language will the workshop/panel be held?   We often have workshops/ panels in Spanish and need to know if the presenter/s can facilitate   a Spanish language workshop/panel • Time needed for workshop/panel (allot enough time). Workshops and panels usually last an    hour and a half but if you need more time, please let us know. • Spatial and other requirements. • Any supplies? If so, let us know • Do participants need to wear any special clothing or bring any special materials? • Any physical or other requirements? • Will the workshop/panel require any permission forms (for young people, others?) • Will the workshop/panel include a field trip? If so, where? • Estimated workshop/panel budget • Any notes/suggestions for the participants?

Home / Festival / Community / Upcoming Events / Writers & Artists / Director's Notes / History / Contact / Sponsors The Border Book Festival does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sex, age, or disability. If you need accommodation due to disability to attend and participate in any of these events, please call us at (575) 523-3988. For TTY communication, call us using the New Mexico Relay Network at 1-800-659-8331 and ask them to place a call to us.