Arizona Author Book Festival

Start: Sunday, May 3, 2026 10:00AM
End: Sunday, May 3, 2026 3:00PM

The first 1,500 children in attendance receive a free book! Entrance is free, but if you present an Eventbrite ticket, you'll receive a free bookish gift! Arizona Authors: Meet and chat with 40 published authors of fiction, nonfiction/memoirs, and children’s books. Guest Speakers: To be announced Children’s Corner: Story time, free book-themed make-and-take crafts, costumed characters, and other fun activities. The Writer’s Scene: Exhibit area for vendors who cater to writers (i.e. publishers, writer’s groups, illustrators, editors, etc.). Writing on the Spectrum: Books for, by and about people on the neurodiversity spectrum. Shopping: Books! And book- and writing-themed souvenirs, gifts and more. Food Trucks, Live Music, Raffles and more! Mission to provide a fun, family-friendly event that will: - build community. - champion literacy. - boost local authors and businesses. - foster autism acceptance. - support SEEDs for Autism (100 % of sponsorship dollars and vendor fees donated to SEEDs).