The largest free outdoor literary showcase in the Midwest is a community-based celebration for book lovers presented by the not-for-profit Near South Planning Board. More than 100K visitors are expected over the two-day festival.

Enjoy LA’s first and largest event celebrating early education, bilingualism, and multiculturalism. A free event for the public presented by the ABC Foundation.

This beloved event features presentations of new books by award-winning authors and illustrators writing for young readers through middle grade.

Free and open to all, the festival brings the written word to fun, festive life with authors, panel discussions, book signings, family-friendly activities, food trucks, live music, and more.

The festival aims to inspire and ignite conversations between people who love to read books and people who write them. Author John Berendt has referred to the festiva as "one of America’s most stimulating literary venues—for first-rank authors, would-be authors, and the reading public.

Celebrates the city's rich literary history, vibrant present, and bright future by connecting readers and authors and making the literary arts more engaging, entertaining, relevant, and accessible for all Baltimoreans.

Terrify yourself at this veteran-owned and operated festival of horror, science fiction, fantasy, dystopia, and thrillers that'll have you screaming with delight! Featuring authors, actors, artists, and creators of all kinds, this event is family-friendly and full of spine-tingling fun!

A moveable feast of writing, reading, discussion, and thought about the written word. Writers’ workshops, author panels and presentations, readings and parties are scheduled at various quaint, historic and beautiful venues around the Island.

Designed to celebrate the best of Kansas literature, arts and history, this free festival offers a variety of activities, including meet-the-author sessions, panel discussions, book signings and sales, and a special tent with projects for children.

An all-day event that brings Kansas City-area teens together with authors, poets, illustrators, and other creators. Not only will attendees be able to meet their favorite authors, but they'll also learn new ways to harness their own creative talents.