And now, a message from our friends in marketing:

The AJC Decatur Book Festival is the largest independent book festival in the country. It takes hundreds of volunteers to put on a world class book festival. Join the volunteer team during Labor Day weekend to help show the tens of thousands of people attending that Decatur knows how to put on a festival! Volunteers receive a distinctive festival T-shirt.

Many volunteer positions have already been filled but there are still numerous openings, especially on Sunday. Visit the website for a list of volunteer positions and job descriptions. Available positions include:

· Book Market on the Square Set Up – Saturday, Sept. 4 from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (great for groups). Volunteer early, so you can have uninterrupted enjoyment of the festival.

· Book Market on the Square Close Down – Sunday, Sept. 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (great for groups). A great way to cap off a great Festival.

· Author Talk/Signing Venue Support (including the Children’s Stage and the Teen Stage/The Escape) – Various shifts available on Saturday and Sunday. Become one of our Festival ambassadors. Training is required.

To sign up to volunteer for a special weekend that includes a unique mix of authors, parades, meeting new people, and lots of fun, visit www.decaturbookfestival.com and go to “Participate” or contact Lee Ann Harvey with Volunteer! Decatur at leeann.harvey@decaturga.com or 678-553-6548.