The Columbus Children’s Book Festival Returns for its Tenth Great Celebration of Children’s Literature!

Four of our nation’s most acclaimed authors and illustrators for children are coming to Columbus, and they want to say hi to YOU!

The tenth edition of the Columbus Children's Book Festival returns to the Columbus Public Library on Saturday, May 17th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.  You'll have a chance to meet our featured authors during the Festival! 

You can also enjoy other great activities like Craft-o-mania, fabulous entertainers and costumed characters, the Festival Bookstore, where you can purchase our authors' books for autographs, and more.

Alan Gratz

Celebrated author of instant NYT bestselling books including Heroes, Projekt 1065, and Allies.

Special Presentation from 10:30am-11:15am

Meet & Greet: 12noon-12:30pm & 1:30pm-2:00pm

Sherri Duskey Rinker

NYT bestselling author of the wildly popular

Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site Series

Meet & Greet: 10:45am-11:15am & 12:30pm-1:00pm

Lauren Tarshis

The incredible creator of the long-time

I Survived historical fiction series.

Meet & Greet: 11:00am-11:30am & 12:45pm-1:15pm

Yesenia Moises

The hyper-talented illustrator of tennis great Serena Williams' children's book The Adventures of Qai Qai and a Walt Disney affiliated artist

Meet & Greet: 11:15am-11:45am & 1:00pm-1:30pm

Featured Costume Characters

Bingo

Bluey

Rainbow Fish

Curious George

Paddington Bear

Featured Entertainers

Dj Solo

Flashback Foto Booth Face Painters

Mama Koku the Storyteller

Other Activities Happening Throughout the Day

Simple Steps Garden

This special play and craft area is for our youngest visitors (ages birth-five years).

Craft-O-Mania

Check out the numerous craft and play activities inspired by our authors.

Stella's Stellar Salon

Stella's Stellar Salon brings books to life with Krazy Hair, face painting, and fabulous bookish flair.

Touch-A-Truck Touch, Tap, Vroom - Big trucks and even bigger fun, straight from Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site.

Best of all - Admission is Free!