• Meet the Authors at the Scottsdale Book Festival

    The official logo for the book festival.

    The Scottsdale Book Festival brings together a diverse community of authors, publishers, illustrators, and literary exhibitors from across Arizona and beyond. Each year, the festival features bestselling writers, independent creators, emerging voices, and storytellers representing a wide range of genres including fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, poetry, romance, graphic novels, YA, and more.

    Whether discovering a new favorite author or connecting directly with local and visiting writers, attendees are invited to explore stories, creativity, and community through a shared celebration of books and literacy.

    Explore participating authors and festival archives by year below.

  • Scottsdale Book Festival 2026 Official Poster

    Scottsdale Book Festival 2026

    Explore the full list of participating authors and exhibitors from the inaugural festival.

    Discover the authors and speakers