March 3 & 4, 2023
8:00 a.m.

Each year, the festival brings together educators, librarians, parents, students, authors, illustrators, editors, and those interested in children’s literature for a unique combination of full conference and small group sessions.  This year our faculty is once again chosen from the "best of the best".  As one 2022 attendee commented, "I thought you would never top this year's conference - then I saw your 2023 line-up.  I'm ready to sign up right now!"  Award winning 2023 Festival faculty includes: Marla Frazee, Deborah Hopkinson, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Liz Garton Scanlon and Lee Wardlaw.

Why do people come—and keep coming back? In the words of past participants, it is: “A small, intimate conference where you can spend time with the authors and illustrators.” “A unique opportunity to spend time with others who share a passion about children’s books.” “Practical ideas for my classroom” and library.

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