The 2025 Ohioana Book Festival will include author and illustrator panel discussions, family friendly activities, food trucks, a book fair, the chance to explore Ohioana Library, and more!

The Ohioana Book Festival gives readers the opportunity to make meaningful connections with Ohio authors & illustrators. We are hosting 76+ authors and illustrators this year.

Schedule of Events

7 pm

Virtual Panel: "Facts and Fun! Publishing Nonfiction Books for Children" featuring:

Mary Kay Carson, Kellie DuBay Gillis, Jessica Fries-Gaither, Quartez Harris, & David Rickert

Learn how to bring the pizazz to your project as five panelists discuss writing and illustrating engaging nonfiction books for children.

This virtual program is in partnership with the Ohio: Central & South chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)

Zoom link to join: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NEfF3efPQRuVbu0NhiLfLw