The WordUp Fair 2012 will debut the Know Speakers Series, presented by Literacyworks. The Series will feature Michael Krazny, in conversation with Jane Smiley, Jill Tarter, former SETI Director and Astronomer leading a STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) and girls panel discussion, children's author Mac Barnett, older kids author Katherine Applegate, and young adult author Michael Grant. Know is a quarterly online journal that offers a compelling mix of reporting, commentary, and interviews related to lifelong learning.

• 2 pm - 3:15 pm STEM Panel: Inspiring and Engaging Girls in the Sciences. A Discussion with Women Leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

• 4 pm – 5 pm Ian Morris in conversation with Jane Smiley

• 5:30 – 7 pm Jane Smiley in conversation with Michael Krasny

* Book Signings in the lobby after each presentation

Sunday, October 7th