Submissions Are Currently Closed
Submissions are currently closed.
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The 2026 Decatur Book Festival will take place on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3. It is our mission to encourage a love of reading, inquiry, and conversation in people of all ages, and to build an enthusiastic and inclusive community of readers and writers, sparking social, creative, and intellectual engagement.
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Due to the high number of submissions received, DBF is unable to acknowledge receipt of materials. Submitted materials will not be returned, and will be donated to libraries, schools, and hospitals.
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When a book is selected for the lineup, the Literary Director will be in contact with the publicist or author.​ Due to the high number of submissions, DBF is unable to provide a response to every single person who submitted a title for consideration.
Contact us: programming@decaturbookfestival.com
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Submissions for the 2027 Decatur Book Festival will open in January 2027.