Children's Literature Festival

March 8-10, 2026

Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri

Where kids meet the folks behind the books they love

CLF 2025 Author Group Photo

CLF 2025 Author Group Photo

Arriving to campus for CLF 2024

Students arrive to campus for a day with their favorite authors and illustrators!

Natalie Lloyd CLF 2025

Natalie Lloyd

Kelly Barnhill, Pablo Cartaya, and Leah Henderson at CLF 2025 book signing

Kelly Barnhill, Pablo Cartaya, and Leah Henderson

Lilliam Rivera CLF 2025

Lilliam Rivera

Gary Schmidt CLF 2025

Gary Schmidt

Registration 2026 is now open until 12 pm Tuesday, March 3!

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Contact Information

Do you have questions or comments about the Children's Literature Festival?
Please contact Festival Director, Maya Kucij.

Phone

660-543-4306

E-mail

clfreg@ucmo.edu

Mailing Address

Maya Kucij
James C. Kirkpatrick Library
University of Central Missouri
P.O. Box 800
Warrensburg, MO 64093

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