Each fall we look forward to attending the Texas Book Festival — a celebration of authors, illustrators and readers! This year’s event will take place from Oct. 23 through Oct. 31 as a hybrid event with virtual sessions as well as limited capacity in-person events in downtown Austin. As usual, the Texas Book Festival includes a diverse lineup of literary talent for readers of all ages.
In-person children’s programming features select appearances by picture book authors on Oct. 30 in Symphony Square in downtown Austin. All events are free, but registration is required for in-person events and is available on a first come, first serve basis on the Texas Book Festival website.
Read on for the full line-up of children’s authors and illustrators.
Photo courtesy of Texas Book Festival
Children’s Day at Symphony Square (In-Person events)
Saturday, Oct. 30, sessions offered between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Bavu Blakes, El’s Mirror
- David Bowles, My Two Border Towns / Mis dos pueblos fronterizos
- Meghan P. Browne, Indelible Ann: The Larger-Than-Life Story of Governor Ann Richards
- Haven Iverson, Slow Down, Tumbleweed!
- Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey, The Old Boat
- Nicolas Solis, The Color Collector
- Don Tate, Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football-Playing Artist Ernie Barnes
Photo courtesy of Texas Book Festival
More info: Visit www.texasbookfestival.org/2021-festival-schedule/ for the full schedule, including adult programming. Registration is required for all in-person events, and is now accessible through the Texas Book Festival website.
For more information on the Texas Book Festival, please visit www.texasbookfestival.org and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @texasbookfest.
