Junior Lit Chat

From the creator of The Sleepover comes a new, all-ages horror graphic novel perfect for fans of Goosebumps. Meet the author and get a free book.

Jax Book Fest is a big, bold celebration of authors, authorship, and the written word—held annually at the Main Library in Downtown Jacksonville. This year, Jax Book Fest is being held over two Saturdays in September

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.

Jax Book Fest returns this year over two Saturdays at the Main Library, on September 13 & 20. This annual celebration brings together authors, readers, writers, and book lovers of all types.

We are looking for local authors who have published books for children and/or teen readers to participate in Jax Book Fest 2025: Young Reader's Day.

Michael L. Printz and Coretta Scott King award-winning author Greg Neri comes to Jacksonville Public Library to inspire the next generation of writers.

From a wild and wacky journey through the world of poetry with playful monsters and aliens to an inspirational, rhyming children's book about fireflies working together to bring light to the sun: local author Lena Shaqareq's Stanza Extravaganza and How the Sun Got its Light are two great ways to share the joy of poetry with your children. Meet the author from 1 to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Pablo Creek Regional Library. Note: A limited number of copies of How the Sun Got It's Light will be given away to school-age children in attendance.

Join us Saturday, February 22, at 1 p.m. at Beaches Branch Library. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library. After the program, there will be 30 minutes for a book signing with the author. A limited number of copies of Georgia's Terrific, Colorific Experiment will be given away to registered attendees, (first-come, first-served).

Jacksonville's annual "Celebrate Reading Week" returns March 2-8, 2025, with appearances by local and award-winning authors, live children's entertainers, your favorite book characters, and much more! Don't miss the un-peel-ievably cool party for the whole family at the Main Library in downtown Jacksonville on Saturday, March 8. You're sure to have a bunch of fun! You'll also get to check out Mayor Deegan's new River City Readers Bookmobile, pick up a free book (and free lunch) and learn more about all of ways Jacksonville supports literacy and families.

Ever wonder what it takes to become a published author? As the author of Teemu the Emu and other upcoming releases, our friend Mr. Joe offers a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse. This is a chance for your budding artists and authors to discover the magic of storytelling within themselves. Don't miss this Junior Lit Chat with Mr. Joe, Saturday, September 7, from 2-3 p.m. at Mandarin Branch Library!