
Come celebrate book and fun!

Join us Saturday, July 25, 2026 for family reading fun! Meet local children's book authors, listen to stories, play, enjoy festival food, participate in giveaways and so much more! For the fifth year, The Happy Black Parent is bringing literacy and community together for a day filled with learning. You don't want to miss it!


Be a Festival Supporter! Purchase a supporter ticket and receive a $10 credit at The Happy Black Parent used book sale at the event and a free lemonade! Your support keeps our festival free and fun for years to come!
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 2026 sponsorship options.
Of course we do! And we'd love to have you! Just click here to ask about volunteer opportunities.
Thank you so much for your interest! We offer a limited number of spots for authors and other vendors to connect with book loving families! Benefits of participation in this 5th 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 ($75 for food vendors). Approved applicants 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 link. Thank you and we look forward to an amazing event! Use the form to get started.
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