BOLD, Bookish Fun for Readers of All Ages
Jax Book Fest is Jacksonville Public Library's biggest, BOLDEST celebration of books, creativity, and the local literary community. Find your next favorite author from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Held annually at the Main Library in Downtown Jacksonville, this one-day event features 50+ local authors across multiple genres and talks with three nationally acclaimed authors.
To Be Announced
Our three featured New York Times bestselling authors will be announced in July. Bookmark this event page or follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you don't miss the reveal!
While you wait, check out our year-round Lit Chat author series.
Open Call for Local Authors
Are you an author or illustrator living in or near Jacksonville, Florida? Meet new readers and sell and sign copies of your book(s) alongside three New York Times bestseller authors. Open to local authors of children's, teens/young adult, adult fiction and nonfiction books.
There is no fee to apply or to table. Authors of all genres are welcome to apply but space is limited. Apply now through Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
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