The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is such a gem in South Austin, featuring a gorgeous landscape where families can explore nature and soak in the beauty of the Central Texas. We’re big fans of taking our kids there for some playtime in wide open spaces, but we’re also appreciative that the Wildflower Center also hosts a variety of fun programs — such as the annual Children’s Book Fair. The Children’s Book Fair takes place on both Saturday, Feb. 1 and Sunday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. where you can meet Texas-based children’s authors and illustrators, enjoy story time and other literary activities, and discover great books to take home!
While you’re there, browse books in the McDermott Learning Center, then head down to the Family Garden to read in the shade of Lynda’s Library, a lovely addition to the Play Lawn.
–> Children’s Book Fair Authors & Illustrators Lineup:
Saturday, February 1, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Annette Lucksinger, “Exploring Austin With Kids”
- Carmen Oliver, “Bears Make the Best Math Buddies”
- Dianna Hutts Aston, “A Beetle is Shy”
- Emma Virjan, “What This Story Needs is a BANG and a CLANG”
- Lindsay Leslie, “This Book is Spineless”
- Jennifer Rustgi, “A Moon of My Own”
- Mary Delmore Balagia, “Patch the Hill Country Bunny”
- Michelle Tate, “Raising Humble Humans”
- P.J. (Tricia) Hoover, “The Hidden Code”
- Tania DeGregorio, “Skydancer: The Adventures of a Monarch Butterfly”
- Vanessa Roeder, “Lucy and the String”
Sunday, February 2, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Dianna Hutts Aston, “A Beetle is Shy”
- Lindsay Leslie, “This Book is Spineless”
- Jason Gallaher, “Whobert Whover, Owl Detective”
- Mary Delmore Balagia, “Patch the Hill Country Bunny”
- Michelle Tate, “Raising Humble Humans”
- P.J. (Tricia) Hoover, “The Hidden Code”
- Vanessa Roeder, “Lucy and the String”
–> Admission: Admission to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is $12 for adults, $6 for ages 5-17, free for ages 4 & under. Learn more about visiting the Center at www.wildflower.org.
Have fun!
