Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival 2026 — 50+ Authors, Free Admission, November 7 at MCC
Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM
R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY
Cost: Free
Register / More Info ↗What is Happening
Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival returns for its 29th year on November 7 at Monroe Community College — a free, full day of authors, illustrators, storytelling, and everything that makes a young reader fall in love with books. This year features over 50 authors and illustrators including Newbery Medal winner Linda Sue Park, with ASL interpretation from RIT students and Lift Bridge Book Shop on site for signed copies.
Details
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY Cost: Free (complimentary parking in Lot M)
How to Join
Bring your young readers on November 7 — no registration needed. Find the full author list and schedule at the Rochester Area Children's Writers and Illustrators website. This year's theme: Feed Your Imagination: Read!
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