Discover a full day of engaging panel discussions and author conversations featuring bestselling writers, comic creators, illustrators, publishing professionals, and storytellers from across the literary world. Festival programming explores children’s literacy, visual storytelling, creativity, publishing, and the personal experiences that shape the stories we love.

Join us for thoughtful conversations, creative insight, and a community celebration of books, imagination, and storytelling at Scottsdale Civic Center on Saturday, January 30, 2027.

Panels and author conversations are free and open to all festival attendees. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.

TBA AM – Children's Books: Inspiring the Next Generation

From bedtime stories to classroom favorites, children's books have the power to spark imagination, encourage curiosity, and create lifelong readers. Join a panel of children's authors as they share what inspires their stories, the joy of writing for young readers, and why books continue to play such an important role in every child's journey. Celebrate the magic of storytelling and the lasting impact a great book can have on a child's life.

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TBA PM – Truth, Fiction & the Stories Between

Step beyond the ordinary and into worlds where history can be rewritten, the impossible becomes believable, and every page holds the promise of the unexpected. Join a panel of authors whose stories blur the line between truth and fiction as they explore the ideas, inspiration, and endless possibilities behind unforgettable adventures. From historical fiction to fantasy worlds filled with mystery, discover what happens when curiosity becomes the foundation for stories that stay with readers long after the final page.

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