We are thrilled to host our annual Notre Dame Press Book Festival and Dirty Book Sale on Notre Dame’s campus as part of University Press Week! This year, the festival will include incredible in-person deals, several book events, many giveaways, and a chance to find a special Golden Ticket to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the University of Notre Dame Press! The Festival and all its events are free and open to the public. 2024 Book Festival EventsFighting Irish Football: Photographs from the ArchivesDate: November 12Time: 5:00pmLocation: Hesburgh Library Scholars LoungeThis in-person event features Notre Dame Press authors Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Hogan sharing a behind-the-scenes look at their recent book on the photography of Notre Dame football throughout the program’s history. “No Breaking Point”: The Legacy of AraDate: November 13Time: 5:00pmLocation: Hesburgh Library Scholars LoungeSponsor: Cushwa Center for the Study of American CatholicismThis capstone event features Notre Dame Press author and authorized biographer Mark O. Hubbard as he explores the life and character of Head Football Coach Ara Parseghian, sharing insights from Ara’s personal files and stories from his family.