Save the date for The Happy Black Parent Children's Book Festival July 19!

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This one is in the books!

The Happy Black Parent 4th Annual Children's Book Festival

Come back July 2026!

Our 2025 Sponsors

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Thank you for joining us for reading fun at the beautiful Pittsburgh Yards!


Families enjoyed a day filled with reading and fun! They met local children's book authors, had in fun giveaways and tasted some amazing food from local vendors! We also had a blast with family entertainment and book readings under the main tent sponsored by Achievements ABA Therapy! Stay tuned for the 2026 festival! You don't want to miss it!

Our 2025 authors include

  •  Robette Talton
  •  Elle Balmer
  •  Brian Bouldin   
  •  Lynette Johnson 
  •  Jori Eady 
  •  Brandon Hazzard 
  •  Barry Beck Jr. 
  •  Destiny Hibbler 
  •  Ain Heath Drew
  •  Monique Hart  
  • Delphine Pierce
  • Prince Puryear
  • Aleisha Kelly
  • Lisa Brown
  • Natalia Matthews
  •  Christian Jacobs 
  •  Jessica Madden 

Support the festival!

Stroll around this year's festival in style!  Grab this organic cotton book tote and help ensure that this festival remains fun and free for our community!

$25

What are the sponsorship options?

Sponsoring The Happy Black Parent Children's Book Festival is a great way to encourage literacy and promote your brand! Please click here for the 2025 sponsorship options.

Do you accept volunteers?

Of course we do! And we'd love to have you! Just email info@thehappyblackparent.com to ask about volunteer opportunities.

I am a children's book author. How do I get involved?

ALL AUTHOR AND VENDOR SPOTS FOR THE 2025 FESTIVAL ARE FILLED. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.


Thank you so much for your interest! We offer a limited number of vending spots for authors to connect with book loving families! Benefits of participation in this 4th annual festival include 'day of' vending, pre-festival social media promotion, and a live website link on the event page for over 6 months. All this for only $50. Approved authors will be required to provide their own 10x10 tent and weights, and agree to the festival's code of conduct.  The first step in the application process is to complete the following form. Thank you and we look forward to an amazing event!

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