Childrenʼs Book Festival
September 19 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for a day where the Bay Area’s most talented kid-lit authors, illustrators, publishers, sellers, and educators come together to celebrate the magic of BOOKS!
- Meet 30+ kid-lit book creators ready to inspire.
- Enjoy captivating stories read aloud by the authors themselves.
- Watch talented illustrators bring stories to life before your eyes.
- Cheer on the remarkable 8 to 12-year-olds from our Youth Writers’ Workshop, hosted by Natasha Tripplett.
- Shop for books by all the participating book creators.
- Enjoy play-based and educational activities provided by our community partners.
- Check out the family literacy resource fair
- And so much more
Children’s Book Festival
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Included with General Admission
More details coming in spring/summer 2026.
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Reach out to Nancy Berger at nancy[dot]berger@fairyland.org.
