Texas Book Festival Weekend Survey 2018 Question Title * 1. How many times have you been to the Texas Book Festival? (please check one) This is my first time 1 to 5 times More than 5 times More than 10 times Question Title * 2. Where did you spend the most time at the Festival this year? Inside the Capitol Other indoor venues Outdoor tents - adult programming Outdoor tents - kids' programming Exhibitor marketplace Question Title * 3. Did you stop by any of the following? (check all that apply) Writing Wall H-E-B Kids' Reading Retreat Tent TAME science trailer St. David's HealthCare tent Disney pop-up tent Question Title * 4. What kind of report card grade would you give the Festival this year in each of the following categories? A B C D F Authors I am interested in Authors I am interested in A Authors I am interested in B Authors I am interested in C Authors I am interested in D Authors I am interested in F Diversity of authors Diversity of authors A Diversity of authors B Diversity of authors C Diversity of authors D Diversity of authors F Session and panel topics Session and panel topics A Session and panel topics B Session and panel topics C Session and panel topics D Session and panel topics F Festival book buying experience Festival book buying experience A Festival book buying experience B Festival book buying experience C Festival book buying experience D Festival book buying experience F Food and drink vendors Food and drink vendors A Food and drink vendors B Food and drink vendors C Food and drink vendors D Food and drink vendors F Parking Parking A Parking B Parking C Parking D Parking F Overall experience Overall experience A Overall experience B Overall experience C Overall experience D Overall experience F Question Title * 5. Which of the following best describes why you attend the Festival? (please check all that apply) I like going to free community events in Austin I like going to book events I like to learn about authors I haven’t read before I think reading and books are important I like to bring my children Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Which of the following would make the Festival better for you? (please check all that apply) More authors from diverse cultures and backgrounds A broader range of authors in niche categories and genres (please describe in comment box) Better marketing and outreach in advance of the Festival More outdoor venues More indoor venues More overall food choices Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. Please check all the statements below that are true for you personally. I am a writer and like to network with other writers and those who love books I enjoy listening to author panel conversations I enjoy having authors sign my books I am a creative person who is here to support authors I am a community minded person who likes to be part of community events It is important to me that Texas Book Festival remain free of charge It is important to me that the TBF donates books or money to schools and libraries around Texas I am interested in other kinds of TBF events that could take place throughout the year Question Title * 8. Which of the following Texas Book Festival outreach programs are you familiar with? Texas Public Library Grants Reading Rock Stars Texas Teen Book Festival Question Title * 9. How many books did you buy at the 2018 Texas Book Festival? 0 1 or 2 3 to 5 More than 5 books Question Title * 10. How many books (print, e-book, audio) have you bought in the past 12 months? 0 1- 5 5 to 20 More than 20 Question Title * 11. At which of the following places have you bought books within the past 12 months? (please check all that apply) National chain stores (e.g., Walmart, Costco, Target, etc) Independent bookstores (e.g., BookPeople, Malvern, etc) Barnes and Noble Amazon/Kindle iTunes/ iBook Question Title * 12. Which of the following grocery stores do you shop at most often? (Please check all that apply) H-E-B Central Market Trader Joe's Wheatsville Coop Whole Foods Randalls Walmart Target Question Title * 13. Are you planning to do any of the following in the next 12 months? (Please check all that apply) Buy a new or used car Buy home furnishings Try a new grocery store other than the one you usually shop at Buy a new house Move out of the Austin area Move to the Austin area Buy a new computer, new tablet or new phone Change cell phone service Question Title * 14. What is your age? under 18 18 to 25 26 to 35 36 to 45 46 to 55 56 to 65 over 65 Question Title * 15. If you brought children to the Festival, what are their approximate ages? 0-8 9-13 13-18 Not applicable I did not bring any children to the Texas Book Festival Question Title * 16. What is your gender? Male Female Non-binary Prefer not to say Question Title * 17. Describe your race/ethnicity (Check all that apply) White Black Hispanic Native American Asian Other Option not listed Question Title * 18. Do you currently live in Texas? Yes No Question Title * 19. What is your home zip code? ZIP: Question Title * 20. Which of the following did you use during the Festival Weekend? Local restaurant Hotel/Motel Airbnb, VRBO, or other home/apartment rental service Taxi or rideshare Public transportation Retail Gasoline Banking services Question Title * 21. Please select all of the following that apply to your status: I am employed full time I am employed part time I am a stay at home parent I am self-employed I am retired I am disabled I am a military veteran I am a teacher/librarian I am a college student I am a high school student I am married I am single Question Title * 22. What is the highest level of education you have attended? High School College Masters or PhD program Question Title * 23. Which of the following ranges is closest to your household income per year? $0 to $35,000 per year $36,000 to $50,000 per year $51,000 to $75,000 per year $75,000 to $100,000 per year Over $100,000 per year Question Title * 24. How did you get to/from the Festival this year? Car Rideshare Cap Metro bus or train Bike Walked Question Title * 25. What is your primary way of finding about the Texas Book Festival? (Please check all that apply) Friends and family Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) Newspapers, radio, TV Schools and Libraries TBF website TBF e-newsletter Other (please specify) Question Title * 26. Do you follow TBF on the following channels? (check all that apply) Facebook Instagram Twitter Email subscriber Question Title * 27. Is there any other feedback you want to give us today? If yes, type here: Question Title * 28. Enter your email for a chance to win a Texas Book Festival swag bag of goodies from this year's Festival! Done