The Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival (CCBF) is back! It will take place on Saturday, October 15 from 10 am-4 pm at the Chappaqua Train Station in Chappaqua, New York. This year’s Festival will be the largest one yet, with 160 authors in attendance. New authors and returning authors will be visiting the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival.
In its ninth year, Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival promotes community and literacy. Authors at the festival will cover multiple genres and reading levels. There will be author readings and special presentations, illustrator Demos, Book Signings, and books for sale. This years’ theme will be “A Walk Through The Woods,” stemming from the stunning poster art. Decorations and themed tables will bring excitement to a fun-filled day of meeting our favorite authors in person. Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival supports literacy programs in area schools.
Returning Authors Attending The 2022 Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
Favorite authors are coming back to the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival. These authors include Dan Gutman, author of 160 children’s books like The Genius Files series and his first graphic novel, My Weird School. Mike Curato, author of the winning graphic novel, Flamer also returns. Torrey Maldonado, author of What Lane? which garnered many starred reviews and was cited by Oprah and the New York Times for being an essential book to discuss racism, also returns this year.
New Authors Attending The 2022 Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
There are several new authors attending the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival this year. These authors include Chris Barton, author of acclaimed nonfiction picture books including Dazzle Ships. His books have won several awards including a Sibert Honor. Another new addition to the Festival is, Christina Gonzalez, an Edgar® award-winning author of several books (“The Red Umbrella”) with two new book launches coming in August 2022 (just in time for CCBF!). Lisa Flipps, also joins the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival for the first time; she is an award-winning former journalist and author of the recently released “Starfish,” her debut novel.
Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival 2022 Poster Art
The 2022 Festival’s poster art was brilliantly done by Hudson Talbott an author and illustrator who has written and illustrated over 27 books, including the recently published “A Walk In The Words.”
Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival FAQ
Where is the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival?
The Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival will be held at the Chappaqua Train Station in Chappaqua, New York.
When is the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival?
The Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival will take place on Saturday, October 15 from 10 am-4 pm.
Will there be Food Vendors at the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival?
Yes, food will be available this year from gourmet food trucks and from the Chappaqua Farmers Market.
Is there an Admission Fee to Attend the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival?
It’s free to attend the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival. Parking is also free at the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival. The event will be held rain or shine.
About Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
The Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival is a grassroots, all-volunteer effort, with community members working together so that children and teens can be inspired by their favorite authors. The festival gives kids and families a chance to meet and interact with the creators of their favorite characters and to appreciate that there is a real person behind the art and the words on the page. Since its inception in 2013, the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival has grown from 65 authors to 160, and from 4,000 visitors to 7,000 from all over the tri-state region. We hope to have approximately 8,000 visitors this year. For more information, visit http://www.ccbfestival.org/ or follow the CCBF at www.facebook.com/chappaquachildrensbookfestival
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