Texas Teen Book Festival

Attend the 2018 Festival!

What is it?

The Texas Teen Book Festival is FREE and open to the public. No, you don’t have to be a teen to attend. We welcome all ages. The Festival will feature nationally and critically recognized authors, writing workshops, and workshops for educators.

Book sales at the Festival support the one-day event. Thank you for your support!

When?

October 6, 2018

St. Edward’s University

3001 S Congress Ave.

Austin, TX 78704

Book Sales & Signings

Check out the full list of books being sold at #TTBF.

You may bring 3 personal books from home to be signed for every 1 book purchased at the festival. Cash, checks (made out to BookPeople), and credit cards will be accepted. Books sales are managed by our partner and proud sponsor BookPeople. All book sales will be in the Alumni Gym and will begin at 8:00am and continue all day.

You can have your books signed by authors during the author signing times taking place in the Signing Tent and Alumni Gym. Stay tuned for author signing times.

Map

Check out our interactive Google Map for Attendees here.

Event Poster

Coming early fall 2018, but take a look at how awesome the 2017 version was!

Authors & Schedule

Keynotes: Nic Stone, Neal Shusterman, and Jarrod Shusterman

Special Guests: Mary E. Pearson

Additional lineup coming summer 2018!

Google Science Fair Competition Open - Deadline 12/12/18

For competition information, click HERE. 

Austin Museum Day - 9/23/2018

Austin Museum Day is Sunday, 9/23/2018.
Enjoy free access to exhibits and activities at Austin-area museums!
http://www.austinmuseums.org/museumday/

Join Girls Empowerment Network at We Are Girls! Austin on 11/3/2018

Join Girls Empowerment Network at We Are Girls Austin

Saturday, 11/03/2018 at Anderson High School!

Register Here

The We Are Girls Conferences, produced by Girls Empowerment Network (GEN) are held in Austin, Houston, and Dallas, Texas annually and are designed especially for thousands of 3rd – 8th grade girls and the adults who care about them. With dynamic break-out sessions and an empowering dance party, girls get to be totally in charge of their day. They walk away inspired by what’s possible and with a new belief in their personal power. The 2018-2019 theme is “Ignite Her Power.” Leadership positions are available for high school girls. Tickets cost $30 per person and 50% of attendees receive scholarships to attend at no cost. 

Contact them for more information here. 

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Phone:  512.808.4044
Fax:  512.916.9885
Email: office@girlsempowermentnetwork.org

Brain Health Series: Positive Effects of Exercise

We all know that exercise is good for our bodies.  But, did you know that exercise is also beneficial for your brain?  Physical aerobic exercise increases blood flow throughout the body including the brain.  As a result, brain cells are better connected and memory and thinking skills improve.

In a study conducted at the University of British Columbia researchers discovered that regular exercise, rigorous enough to increase the heart rate, appears to boost the hippocampus in the brain.  This area of the brain is where verbal memory and learning takes place. 

Other studies have proven that those who exercise are more mentally sharp. These studies have found that students score higher on math and reading comprehension tests after exercising for 20 minutes.  Some studies have found that kids who exercise are happier and have a better positive outlook.  This is because physical activity releases chemicals in the brain that are natural stress combatants.  Thus, physically active kids are better at handling mood swings and their emotions.

In a recent online article published by the British Journal of Sports Medicine, a panel of experts from the UK, Scandinavia, and North America all agreed that regular physical activity can strengthen brain cells, create more neurons in the brain, and prevent brain tissue loss in older adults.  Further studies have concluded that a daily schedule with more physical activity resulted in students achieving more and having better grades in the classroom.  So, let’s join our kids and increase our physical exercise--it can benefit us all!

Sources:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/06/160629105758.htm

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/regular-exercise-changes-brain-improve-memory-thinking-skills-201404097110

http://www.webmd.com/parenting/raising-fit-kids/move/features/kid-brain-exercise#1