SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Enjoy authors, illustrators, VIP authors, entertainment, and more!
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A Fun Tradition Since 2004
Held on the campus of Orange Coast College and set under the bright blue skies of Orange County is the best children’s book festival in the country!
Meet and get autographs from some of your favorite superstar authors and illustrators. Enjoy professional storytellers, family-friendly entertainment, FREE admission and parking, and so much more.
Join the 7,000 families who attend Orange County’s favorite place for booklovers.
A Look Back at Past Festivals
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Orange County Children's Book Festival!
Sponsor opportunities are available.
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Festival Opportunities
Authors
Authors
Many popular authors attend the Festival. Meet them and listen as they read from their books on stage or in an exhibitor's booth. Most authors sign their books creating a treasured purchase.
Illustrators
Watching artists create their famous characters, such as Disney, Sesame Street, and The Simpsons, fascinates young and old alike. Meet them and learn how their characters are drawn up close!
Stage Presenters
The Festival features four stages that host author interviews, dance performances, singing performances, and live entertainment acts, such as KidTime StoryTime with StoryTeller.
Exhibitors
Booksellers, educational organizations, and literacy-related exhibitors keep festival attendees entertained with activities and sought-after services. There are book signing opportunities, too.
Volunteers
We are always looking for volunteers throughout the year to help prior to the Festival as well as during the Festival. Join us and make a difference in the lives of young readers and families alike!
Sponsors
The Festival is a well-attended event with thousands of attendees. Sponsorship packages are available at several levels, providing organizations with multiple ways to support the Festival.
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Access our exclusive festival content, such as author read-alouds, illustration demonstrations, cooking classes, popular panel discussions, chit-chat with astronauts, and more.
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Special Thanks to Our 2024 Sponsors
