Children's Literature Festival

March 8-10, 2026

Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri

Where kids meet the folks behind the books they love

Adib Khorram

Arriving to campus for CLF 2024

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

Crystal Allen and Chris Barton CLF2024

Crystal Allen and Chris Barton

Dow Phumiruk CLF 2024

Dow Phumiruk

Janice chats with a fan

Janice Harrington

Pablo Cartaya

Thank you for attending our 2025 Children's Literature Festival!

We look forward to seeing you at our 57th Festival March 8-10, 2026!

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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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