Save the Date
October 3-4, 2025
Join us for the 20th anniversary celebration of the Decatur Book Festival!
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Since 2006, DBF has grown into one of the most beloved independent book festivals in the country, bringing together readers, authors, and literary enthusiasts for an inclusive celebration of books and ideas. This milestone year, we’re celebrating two decades of inspiring connections in the heart of Decatur, Georgia.
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Come celebrate with us for a special weekend of storytelling, inspiration and community. We can’t wait to mark this historic occasion with you!
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2025 DBF Keynote & Kidnote Announced
As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we’re thrilled to welcome Saeed Jones as our Keynote and Angie Thomas as our Kidnote on Friday, October 3. Angie will take the stage at Presser Hall at Agnes Scott College to feature her new book, Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Book of Anansi, the highly anticipated sequel to the instant #1 bestseller The Manifestor Prophecy. This inventive, funny, and fast-paced fantasy continues a trilogy inspired by African American history and folklore. That evening, Saeed will join us at the First Baptist Church of Decatur to present The People’s Project with fellow contributors, in a powerful conversation on art, identity, and collective hope. We can’t wait to share this unforgettable day with you.
Introducing the 2025 DBF Festival Art
We’re excited to introduce Vedika Mehra as the winner of our 2025 Decatur Book Festival Design Contest! An illustrator and visual designer from India based in Atlanta, Vedika created a stunning piece of artwork that captures the spirit of the festival with an open book at its center, surrounded by nature, stars, and joyful readers. Her design uses our signature brand colors to reflect the wonder of storytelling and the strength of community. Vedika holds an MFA in Illustration from SCAD Atlanta and a bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication. Her work has been recognized by American Illustration, World Illustration Awards, Creative Quarterly, Communication Arts, and Applied Arts magazine. We’re honored to showcase her beautiful design as the visual centerpiece of this milestone year.
Thanks to Our Amazing
2025 Sponsors and Booksellers!
Literary Luminary
Literary Champions
Presenting Culinary Sponsor
Literary Pioneer
Festival Patrons
Festival Friends
Festival Supporters
Partnering Booksellers
A Huge Thanks to Our
2025 Round Table Donors!
Anonymous
J. Bregman
James Diedrick
Susan Atkinson Gregory
Dr. Mary Gresham
Gary and Sara Haigh Hauk
Rosemary M. Magee
Charlotte and Pete Pfeiffer
Rina Rosenberg and Bill Witherspoon
Ginger Hicks Smith
Kathy Gillespie Tomajko, in memory of Ronald J. Tomajko
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