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Thanks for your interest in the Children's Literature Festival. We anticipate being back to our usual schedule in 2023. We begin the Festival with a Sunday luncheon attended by anyone who has an interest in children's literature, young or old. Monday and Tuesday are our busiest days with the majority of attendants coming from area schools and homeschool groups. Individuals and families are, of course, welcome as well.

Sunday | Monday | Tuesday

Sunday, March 5, 2023

• Luncheon

  12:30 PM, Elliot Student Union 237 A and B

  Every year we offer a Sunday luncheon attended by the majority of our visiting authors and illustrators.

  This Speaker Series takes place during the Sunday Luncheon and is generously supported with a gift through the UCM Alumni Foundation by Becky Klein, the daughter of Philip Sadler, co-founder of our Festival. Please consider joining us for this special Sunday event! Authors are available after the luncheon to autograph books. Please note: reservations must be made in advance of this event.

• Book Sale

  11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Elliot Student Union Ballroom (Rooms 236, 238, 240)

• Book Signings

  2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Elliot Student Union Atrium

• Illustrator Exhibit

  TBD

Monday, March 6, 2023

Attend an author or illustrator presentation with time for book signing at the end. Visit the book sale and support our Festival!

• Author Presentations

  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, various locations (see map)

  Authors and illustrators are scheduled to speak to children in grades 3-10 in 6 sessions (35-40 minutes). Registrants may select authors and/or illustrators they wish to meet by filling out our online registration form, available in early January. Choices will be honored whenever possible.
  Please note: scheduling is completed in the order in which registrations are received.

  Most presenters will be available to sign books after each presentation. Presenters in our largest venues sometimes pre-sign books for our book sale.

• Book Sale

  8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Elliot Student Union Ballroom (Rooms 236, 238, 240) (see map)

• Lunch

  Any time, various locations

  Bring your own lunch, or take advantage of campus or local dining options. The Lovinger Gym area will be available for storing and eating lunches.

• Illustrator Exhibits

  TBD

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Attend an author or illustrator presentation with time for book signing at the end. Visit the book sale and support our Festival!

• Author Presentations

  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, various locations (see map)

  Authors and illustrators are scheduled to speak to children in grades 3-10 in 6 sessions (35-40 minutes). Registrants may select authors and/or illustrators they wish to meet by filling out our online registration form, available in early January. Choices will be honored whenever possible.
  Please note: scheduling is completed in the order in which registrations are received.

  Most presenters will be available to sign books after each presentation. Presenters in our largest venues sometimes pre-sign books for our book sale.

• Lunch

  Any time, various locations

• Book Sale

  8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Elliot Student Union Ballroom (Rooms 236, 238, 240) (see map)

Bring your own lunch, or take advantage of campus or local dining options. The Lovinger Gym area will be available for storing and eating lunches.

• Illustrator Exhibits

  TBD