The free Children’s Book Fair features favorite kids’ authors

SHREVEPORT, La. (Ark-La-Tex Weekend) - The Shreve Memorial Library hosts its Annual Children’s Book Festival on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The whole family will have a lot of fun on the campus of LSU Shreveport from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy free admission to the festival.

Not only will there be lots of books but you can meet several characters from famous children’s books like Curious George, Madeline and more. Walk down Literacy Lane for fun games and interactive ways to improve literacy skills. Start off with a celebration for the Shreve Memorial Library 100th birthday!

This year several well known children’s authors come to town. Here’s a list of the authors and when they are scheduled to appear...

10:00 a.m.                                      Festival Opens (Author Tents, Literacy Lane, Concessions, Activities)

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.                Shreve Memorial Library 100th Birthday Party Celebration (SML Tent)

10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.                Author Performance – John Gallagher, Max Meow graphic novel series (Theater)

11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.                Author Performance – Judd Winick, HILO graphic novel series (Theater)

12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.                  Author Performance – Dhonielle Clayton, The Marvellers, The Belles series, Shattered Midnight, Blackout, Tiny Pretty Things (Theater)

1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.                     Author Performance – Kwame Mbalia, Tristan Strong series, Last Gate of the Emperor, and Black Boy Joy (Theater)

2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.                    Author Performance – Brian Lies, Bats series, The Rough Patch, Wombat Said Come In (Theater)

4:00 p.m.                                        Festival Closes

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