Saturday, May 2nd I will be at the Hudson Book Festival at Columbia-Greene Community College 4400 NY-23, Hudson, NY 10am-3pm.
Book sales will be handled by Spotty Dog Books, Hudson’s local bookstore!
Meet the 75+ other incredible authors and illustrators at the 15th annual festival on May 2, 2026 at Columbia-Greene Community College.
See the other artists and writers here: https://hudsonchildrensbookfestival.org
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Westchester Children's Book Festival For Young Readers
Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 10 AM - 3 PM
Mohawk Day Camp · White Plains, NY
RAIN OR SHINE!
Admission Fee Includes:
$15 in "Book Bucks," which can be used towards the purchase of books sold at the event.
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Free admission. No registration required.
Meet and greet authors and illustrators (covering reading ages from preschool to 8th grade) and take your picture with your favorite costumed book characters. Books will be available to purchase and to have signed by the authors and illustrators who made them.
Free parking in Lot A (30 Mascot Drive) or Lot D (95 Cottage Road).
Each child, 17 and under, will receive one BOOK VOUCHER (valued at $15) upon entry into the Book Festival. Book vouchers are made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District.
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Here are some upcoming events.
2026 is a year of book festivals for me!
It’s my first time at many of these events and I am really excited to participate.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, I’ll be at the Poughkeepsie Children’s Book Festival!
Saturday, April 25, I will be at the Westchester Children's Book Festival For Young Readers.
Saturday, May 2nd I will be at the Hudson Book Festival.
And May 15th-17th I will be at the Gold Coast Book Fair.
Read MoreSaturday, February 21st from 2-4pm is the “Inside the World of Picture Book Art“ show reception at Colonie Library (William K. Sanford Library) located at 629 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY 12211.
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI Eastern NY) organized an illustration exhibition of picture book art February 3rd–26th, 2026 at Colonie Library (William K. Sanford Library) located at 629 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY 12211.
See children’s book artwork by featured local illustrators, including Sarah Baker, John Ebbert, Samantha Cotterill, Kevin Kelly, Melissa Kenny, Kerry McQuaide, Jessica Periwinkle, Sarah Perkins, Marker Snyder, David Soman, Kyra Teis, Betsy Wallin, and Liz Zunon.
If you haven’t been to The Common Good in Ellenville, NY…make plans to visit! It is warm and cozy, and filled with delicious smells and a delightful selection of books for kids and adults.
It’s a bookstore, bar, coffeehouse, and event space. Stop by and say hi to Matthew, the owner of this welcoming community hub.
119 Canal Street
Ellenville, NY 12428
There are a handful of signed copies of the picture book THE BIGGEST, HIGHEST WAVE now!
Read MoreBeekman Children’s Literary Festival!
SATURDAY, February 7th 11am—2:30pm
Main Area Beekman Library
Come dressed as your favorite book character to meet local authors, enjoy crafts and activities! Buy a book from an author and get it signed or bring your copy from home.
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