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.

11:00 AM – TBA

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12:30 PM – TBA

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2:00 PM – TBA

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Panel Host | Moderator – TBA

Panel Host | Moderator – TBA