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“Words for Wags • Be a part of the story” is an innovative new event in Dayton, Ohio. Wagtown is partnering with The Dayton Arcade, Culture Works, Story Slam Dayton, Lore, Dayton Area Writers, and Dayton Book Guys to inaugurate an event like none other.

Get ready to experience a tapestry of authors, poets, storytellers, improv experts, and 10-minute inspirational talks. Imagine yourself immersed in creativity and expression – all for a great cause.

Held in the newly renovated Dayton Arcade’s Tank, including the very cool theater-in-the-round, attendees can look forward to:

 Meet & greet with 20 curated authors of varied genres signing autographs and selling books

 Gallery display of book art

 Performed poetry

 Prepared and improvisational storytelling about love of dogs in the Tank’s sunken theater-in-the-round

 Mini improv using cues from attendees

 Six 10-minute readings/inspirations/education tidbits

 Raffle baskets with books, dog swag, and goodies for lucky winners

 Service dogs practicing their skills

 Mini keynote

 Light beverages and snacks

Wagtown is celebrating FIVE years of making the wag happen in Dayton, Ohio. Each author will have books for sale and a percent of proceeds will benefit our nonprofit work in animal welfare! The event is free, but donations are encouraged.