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Oct 04, 2025, 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM EDTGraphic novels with big laughs, bigger mishaps, and even a mystery on the moon. Sarah Sax, Gary Clement, and Ward Jenkins share how they turn dancing disasters, nonstop trouble, and lunar investigations into unforgettable middle grade adventures.
Oct 04, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM EDTFrom small-town football fields to fractured families and royal courts, Derrick Barnes, Dori Hillestad Butler, and Ruby Lal share powerful middle grade stories about justice, identity, and history—told with bold voices, unforgettable characters, and timeless truths.
Oct 04, 2025, 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM EDTLink and Hud are back with more mischief and mayhem in the series “full of Black boy joy, brother love, and silliness” (Book Riot).
Oct 04, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM EDTGhost Scouts and cursed amusement parks bring the scares in this thrilling middle grade panel. Carey Blankenship-Kramer and Delilah S. Dawson deliver supernatural suspense, secrets, and eerie twists perfect for spooky season.
Oct 04, 2025, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM EDTCalling all dog lovers and emerging readers! Mike W. Anderson, Eleanor Spicer Rice, and Dori Hillestad Butler share tail-wagging tales full of humor, heart, and curious canines.
Oct 04, 2025, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM EDTThe Tales for Tots Room is a cozy indoor space designed just for little ones, featuring live music, theatrical performances, and interactive storytimes at this year’s Decatur Book Festival.
Oct 04, 2025, 11:15 AM – 3:15 PM EDTThe Storyland Fun Zone is back by popular demand! Packed with hands-on activities, bouncy houses, art, science, robots, face painting, and more! It's the ultimate family destination at the Decatur Book Festival, perfect for curious, creative kids of all ages.
Oct 04, 2025, 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM EDTWhether starting from scratch or standing the test of time, friendship can change everything. Angela Pham Krans and Lynn Smith explore what it means to connect, forgive, and grow together.
Oct 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDTFrom big brothers to grandmothers, these heartfelt picture books celebrate the families who help us grow. Join Derrick Barnes, Ryan Allen, and Patrice Gopo for stories about love, resilience, and what it means to show up for one another.
Oct 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDTHelp Children Read meet their goal of increasing literacy by providing new and used books to their youngest learners. Bring your books to their booth, located on the lawn of the First Baptist Church of Decatur from 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Oct 04, 2025, 9:30 AM – 9:55 AM EDTJoin us for the Children's Parade at the Decatur Book Festival! Led by author, storyteller, and percussionist Jerry G. White, the fun kicks off at 9:30 AM on Sat, Oct. 4. Costumes encouraged! Meet at the Entertainment Stage and parade to the First Baptist Church for a festive start to the day.
Oct 03, 2025, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM EDTKick off this year’s festival with #1 bestselling author Angie Thomas as she returns to the world of "Nic Blake and the Remarkables" in a thrilling Kidnote celebration, followed by a book signing. Session sponsored by Page Turners Make Great Learners and Agnes Scott College.
Kick off the fun Friday evening with our special Kidnote featuring Angie Thomas, and come back Saturday for a full day packed with exciting, kid-friendly activities!
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