The Mesa Book Festival is a
one day fun, free and engaging literary celebration that happens on the cam
pus of Benedictine University at Mesa. Featuring book readings for kids aro
und a Holiday Tree, over 20 sessions of panels and presentations for reader
s, writers and anyone that loves the literary arts.
We bring a wide select
ion of Independent authors, small presses, book sellers and others together
in one place for you to explore. Over 50 authors for you to meet and engag
e with. These are new books, written by our local authors, looking to conne
ct with you.
Find your next favorite read among the community of tale nted writers right here in the Valley.
The Society of Children's Book Writer's and Illustrators helps us curate a
fantastic lineup of readers each year to read to the kids. Everyone from t
he Mayor to some of the hottest names in Arizona's childrens writer's commu
nity, let your kids be taken to new places of imagination and celebration.&
nbsp;
The Festival offers tracks of panels for th
ose looking to engage their inner writer, people that just love talking abo
ut books and people that love the literary lifestyle. We are excited to bri
ng over 30 hours of programming to you over the course of the day. We'll be
sure to post the complete schedule here.
Whether it's the food trucks on site, or on e of downtown Mesa's great restaurants, you can catch a culinary break duri ng the day. The Attending Info Page will have all the details on where the best eats are.
Visit the A ttending Page for the Book festival to learn more about the location, p arking and other amenities.
by joining th e Anthology Email List, you'll get all the updates as we move to the festiv al.
Become a Friend of the Book Festival
< a href="index.php/be-an-mbf-sponsor">Consider a Sponsorship
We are always looking to expand the number of authors and publishers that attendees have to choose from. Use this form to register for you r vending space today.
Check the Volunteer Opportunities and be a part of this great event
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Th
e Mesa Book Festival is a one day fun, free and engaging literary celebrati
on that happens on the campus of Benedictine University at Mesa. Featuring
book readings for kids around a Holiday Tree, over 20 sessions of panels an
d presentations for readers, writers and anyone that loves the literary art
s.
We bring a wide sel
ection of Independent authors, small presses, book sellers and others toget
her in one place for you to explore. Over 50 authors for you to meet and en
gage with. These are new books, written by our local authors, looking to co
nnect with you.
Find your next favorite read among the community of t alented writers right here in the Valley.
The Society of Chil
dren's Book Writer's and Illustrators helps us curate a fantastic lineup of
readers each year to read to the kids. Everyone from the Mayor to some of
the hottest names in Arizona's childrens writer's community, let your kids
be taken to new places of imagination and celebration.
Whether it's the food trucks on site, or one of downtown Mesa's great restaurants, you can catch a culinary break during the day. The Attending Info Page will have all the d etails on where the best eats are.
Visit the Attending Page for the Book festiv al to learn more about the location, parking and other amenities.
by joining the Anthology Email List, you'll get al l the updates as we move to the festival.
Become a Friend of the Book Festival
We are always loo king to expand the number of authors and publishers that attendees have to choose from. Use this form to register for your vending space today.
Check the Volunteer Opportunities an d be a part of this great event
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