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SUNDAY,

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024


Enjoy authors, illustrators, VIP authors, entertainment, and more!

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SAVE THE DATE!

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

Be a part of the 2024

Orange County Children's Book Festival!

Sponsor and exhibitor opportunities are available.

Sponsorship


Support the OCC Children’s Book Festival as a sponsor. Your organization will be recognized by the different levels of contribution. Contact the Foundation Office for details at 714-432-5707 or

rquinonez@occ.cccd.edu

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Festival Opportunities

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 five stages: Entertainment, Storyteller, Illustrator & Inspiration, Animal & Nature, and World Stories & Adventures.

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 up to 20,000 attendees annually. 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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