Author Talk

This September, join us for our biggest, boldest celebration of authors, authorship, and the written word. Jax Book Fest returns September 13 and 20.

Tiya Miles is a National Book Award winner and the author of eight books, including four prizewinning histories about race and slavery.

Mac Barnett is the ninth U.S. National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and a New York Times-bestselling author of stories for children.

Meet the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series at Jax Book Fest: Youth Readers' Day.

Join us this month as we commemorate the 65th anniversary of Ax Handle Saturday, follow the adventures of a rouge shark scientist, and more.

Jasmin Graham discusses her love for sharks and her mission to promote diversity in marine biology with Kelsi Hasden.

Take a ride through the raucous racing circuits and strip malls of South Georgia in Can't Shake the Dust by St. Augustine author C.H. Hooks. 

Get to know local author L.T. Reed and her debut mystery/thriller novel, Unfamiliar Blood, at our next Lit Chat Author Talk.

There are three opportunities to meet and support local authors at different library locations this July. Plus, save the date for Jax Book Fest 2025.

While we love to feature Jax authors throughout the year, we have some exciting things planned to point a spotlight on these local literary icons.