Jackson Hole Book Festival—Jackson Hole, Wyoming
2025-09-27
Book lovers, start preparing your reading lists for the second annual Jackson Hole Book Festival, free for all who attend. Meet nationally acclaimed and award winning authors, participate in spirited conversations, buy Festival books from our local bookstore, JH Book Trader, and have the books signed by the authors.

Six Bridges Book Festival
2025-09-28 08:00 - 2025-10-05 17:00 (America/New_York) | Little Rock, Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
An event celebrating reading, literacy, stories, and wordsmithing. Scores of nationally known authors converge on the city to offer panels on a wide variety of topics, from cooking demonstrations to award-winning comedy. Authors also venture into the community for efforts such as Writers in the Schools (WITS), bringing the joy of writing to hundreds of students in central Arkansas.

Key West Literary Seminar—Key West, Florida
2026-01-08 08:00 - 2026-01-11 17:00
The Key West Literary Seminar is a four-day literary celebration that explores a different theme each year. In January 2026, we’ll focus on the novel. In particular, we’re interested in how the novel, as one of the slowest art forms, is working now in a world of shortened attention spans. And the varied strategies novelists are using to reach audiences that have become more fragmented and subject to increasing distractions.
Join us for this unique opportunity to explore the form and history of the novel with some of its most acclaimed practitioners and interpreters at the 43rd annual Key West Literary Seminar, January 8–11, 2026. Confirmed presenters are pictured below; click through for additional biographical material, brief bibliographies, and links to other resources around the web.

Albuquerque Comic Con—Albuquerque
2026-01-16 08:00 - 2026-01-18 17:00
New Mexico’s premiere pop culture event, combining the brightest Comic and Media talent for the weekend. Organizers plan to make Albuquerque Comic Con 2026 even bigger, promising more celebrity guests, a larger cosplay contest, and new interactive experiences.

Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway—Galloway, NJ
2026-01-16 08:00 - 2026-01-19 17:00
A participant-focused writers’ conference. Advance your craft and energize your writing at the 32nd annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway. Join us January 16-19, 2026 at the historic Seaview Hotel near Atlantic City, NJ. Enjoy challenging and supportive workshops, insightful feedback and an encouraging community. Choose from workshops in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, memoir, songwriting and more.

Biographers International Organization (BIO) Biography Lab—New York City
2026-01-18 08:00 - 17:00
ONLINE—Features panels on current issues in biography and the craft of biography, including discussions on building suspense, getting into print, Black women’s biography, and much more.

Sunshine State Book Festival—Gainesville, Florida
2026-01-23 08:00 - 2026-01-24 17:00
Authors from around Florida and the nation gather to talk about their writing, sell, and sign books. Includes a panel discussion, story time for kids, and more. It’s recommended to check the Writers Alliance of Gainesville website closer to the event for the most up-to-date information.

JAX Urban Book Festival—Jacksonville, Florida
2026-01-24 08:00 - 17:00
The JAX Urban Book Festival (JUBF) is an annual celebration of literature and culture founded by acclaimed author Dr. V Brooks Dunbar, “Dr. V,” and DREAMWEEK INC., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering social progress and community engagement inspired by Dr. King’s vision. Held each January as part of DREAMWEEK JAX, the event showcases Jacksonville, Florida as a vibrant hub for arts, culture, business, and social progress.

F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival—Daytona Beach, Florida
2026-01-29 19:00 - 2026-01-31 17:00
More than 40 authors and editors convene to discuss their books and upcoming projects, and to share insight and wisdom related to their craft.The African American Children’s Book Fair

Savannah Book Festival—Savannah, Georgia
2026-02-05 08:00 - 2026-02-08 17:00
A four-day festival in Savannah’s Historic District in celebration of the written word and its role in improving the human experience. Authors with a book published within the calendar year of the Festival are invited to give 30-minute solo presentations and host book signings. Submissions for the 2026 Festival are open.

Flirty in Kansas City—Kansas City, Missouri
2026-02-07 08:00 - 17:00
An awesome collection of authors comes together for a signing event in genres such as Romantic Suspense, FBI/Source Romance, and Paranormal Romance. Hosted by Eden Rose and Virginia Johnson.

African American Children's Book Fair—Philadelphia, PA
2026-02-07 08:00 - 17:00
One of the oldest and largest single-day events for children’s books in the country. It features nationally known bestselling authors and illustrators, many of whom have won some of the most prestigious literary awards.

Love Y'all Romance Book Fest—Atlanta, Georgia
2026-02-13 08:00 - 2026-02-15 17:00
An annual celebration of romance, featuring 80 authors, two days of panels and signings, and exclusive author experiences.

Little BIPOC Book Fest—Houston, Texas
2026-02-13 08:00 - 2026-02-16 17:00
The Little Fest is for children ages 3 to 10. A celebration centered on underrepresented voices through a showcase of literary works that feature Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and other creatives of marginalized communities.

Teen Bookfest by the Bay—Corpus Christi, Texas
2026-02-14 08:00 - 17:00
A free festival open to the public featuring middle grade and young adult authors that supports, promotes, and celebrates the joy of reading.

DBC's 10th Annual African American Family Book Expo & Read-In, Detroit, Michigan
2026-02-21 08:00 - 17:00
24230 West McNichols Road
Detroit, MI 48219

21st Annual Winter Institute (Wi2026)—Pittsburgh, PA
2026-02-23 08:00 - 2026-02-26 17:00
ABA’s premiere four-day annual industry conference features educational programming for indie bookstores, as well as a pilot BIPOC bookseller pre-conference, keynote talks, author receptions, publisher parties, and dedicated time to network with booksellers, authors, and publishers from around the country.

Monroeville Literary Festival—Monroeville, Alabama
2026-02-26 08:00 - 2026-02-28 17:00
An annual mystery convention sponsored by mystery fans, where readers, authors, critics, librarians, publishers, and other fans can gather to pursue their mutual interests.

Romantasy Book Con—Los Angeles, California
2026-02-26 08:00 - 2026-02-28 17:00
An immersive three-day event with 200+ authors and bookish vendors. Includes book signings, workshops, panels, custom cocktails, cosplay, raffles, a professional murder mystery performance, the signature Realm of Romantasy, and a Midnight Masquerade Ball.

Left Coast Crime—San Francisco, California
2026-02-26 08:00 - 2026-03-01 17:00

San Antonio African American Book Festival—San Antonio, Texas
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00
A festival committed to celebrating the power of Black literature, reinforcing the fact that representation matters, and encouraging black economics.

Children’s Literature Festival
2026-04-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Redlands, CA, CA, United States
Brings together educators, librarians, parents, students, authors, illustrators, editors, and those interested in children’s literature for a unique combination of full conference and small group sessions.

Midwest Literary Walk—Chelsea, MI
2026-04-18 08:00 - 17:00
Lit Walk is a series of author interviews or presentations, all hosted on the same day and held at different venues within walking distance from one another. Intended to be a celebration of literature, reading, and the Chelsea community, featuring nationally recognized, high-caliber authors who speak right in historic downtown.

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
2026-04-18 08:00 - 2026-04-19 17:00 | University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Attracting approximately 160,000 people of all ages each year from Southern California and all around the country, this festival brings together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. Featured guests include Lionel Richie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Alexandra Oliva, and Larry David.

Sacramento Book Festival
2026-04-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Scottish Rite Masonic Center, Sacramento, California, United States
This major literary event is now being held in a new venue, the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in East. This year’s festival will feature more big name authors and great prizes, along with multiple food trucks and outdoor seating. Hosting more than 200 authors, including Kim Stanley Robinson, Allison Brennan, James Rollins, Brenda Novak, and so many more.

Las Vegas Writers Conference—Las Vegas, NV
2026-04-23 08:00 - 2026-04-25 17:00
Held each spring, the Las Vegas Writers Conference is dedicated to helping writers of all genres improve their craft, sharpen their business skills, and network with publishing professionals.

Word of South: A Festival of Literature and Music - Tallahassee, FL
2026-04-24 08:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00
Word of [South], a festival of literature and music, is a unique blend of writers and musicians and an exploration of the relationship between the two disciplines. Beginning with our first festival in 2015, the festival showcases authors who write about music, musicians who also are authors, authors and musicians trading places, and everything in between. We’re especially proud of our “mu-aushups”: authors and musicians appearing together (some of whom have never met), as well as our cookbook authors, kids programming and musical performances of every genre–we’ve got gospel and HipHop, pop and bluegrass, jazz and country, Americana and R&B. Bring the whole family, and come see what’s down South!

Newburyport Literary Festival—Newburyport, MA
2026-04-24 08:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00
The Newburyport Literary Association, Inc., was founded in 2005 and hosts an annual Festival that brings together readers and writers for a weekend of readings, panel discussions, and other book-related events. Guests include Elin Hilderbrand and Hank Phillippi Ryan.
