Event Information

The Children's Fairyland Book Festival returns with a star-studded lineup including Mychal Threets, beloved author, librarian, and host of revived children's TV show "Reading Rainbow"!

Join us for a day where the Bay Area's most talented kid-lit authors, illustrators, publishers, sellers, and educators come together to celebrate the magic of BOOKS!

-Meet over 30 kid-lit book creators ready to inspire
-Enjoy captivating stories read aloud by the authors themselves
-Watch talented illustrators bring stories to life before your eyes
-Cheer on the remarkable 8-12 year olds from our Youth Writers' Workshop
-Shop for books by all the participating book creators with Books on B
-Enjoy play-based and educational activities provided by our community partners
-Check out the family literacy resource fair
-Hosted by Oakland's beloved educator, Mr. Limata

Speakers Announced for 2026 Children's Book Festival:
-Mychal Threets, author, librarian, and host of "Reading Rainbow'
-Cátia Chien, illustrator, 2026 Caldecott Medal Winner and a Golden Kite Award winner
-Joanna Ho, author, recipient of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's Literature Honor, a Golden Kite Award and more
-Cindy Derby, illustrator, and recipient of a 2021 Caldecott Honor and Golden Kite Award honor
-Randy Ribay, author, co-winner of the Michael L. Printz Award and winner of the Asian Pacific American Library Association Medal
-Youth Writers Workshop, led by author Natasha Tripplett

The Bay Area's most talented kid-lit authors, illustrators, publishers, booksellers, and creatives come together and fill Fairyland up with the magic of books, inspiring a lifelong love for literature in all who join.

Price: General Admission: USD 20.00

Category: Kids / Family

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Venue details: Children's Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, California, 94610, United States