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Savannah Children's Book Festival
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Forsyth Park, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This free, day-long event brings families together to meet their favorite authors and illustrators and enjoy a variety of hands-on activities throughout the day. This year's festival includes book signings and readings, arts and crafts, community partners and nonprofit organizations, as well as a variety of food.
2017 Savannah Children's Book Festival Featured Authors
Headlining Author
Please join us as we welcome
New York Times Bestselling Author
Kwame Alexander. Poet, educator and author of 24 books, he has received numerous accolades for his contributions to children's literature, including the 2015 Newbery Medal for
The Crossover.
Featured Authors and Illustrators
Featured Authors – Teen Literature Panel
Select Young Adult Fiction authors will participate in a one day Teen Literature Panel Discussion held the Friday before the Festival.
Indie Authors:
Regional and local authors and illustrators will be featured at the festival also.
Click here for the current listing. To participate in the Indie Authors Program, contact Gitta Brigman at brigmang@liveoakpl.org.
Funding for the 2017 Savannah Children's Book Festival is provided by:
This year's Savannah Children's Book Festival illustration of an owl and books was created by Coral Hayes, a 6th grade homeschooler. The artwork was selected from among book festival Poster Contest winners.
For additional updates, information, resources and the festival app, visit
www.liveoakpl.org/scbf and follow Live Oak Public Libraries on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @liveoakplga #SavannahChildrensBookFestival
