Presented by Orange Coast College & Orange Coast College Foundation
Orange County Children's Book Festival
Meet authors, explore books, and enjoy stories, entertainment, and family fun
Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 • 10 AM–3 PM
Orange Coast College • Costa Mesa, CA
Free admission • Free parking
Get Ready for the 2026 Festival
Meet the 2026 Featured Guests
See who's joining us this year, from featured guests to authors, illustrators, booksellers, and more.
Rachel Ignotofsky
New York Times Bestselling Author & Illustrator
Melissa Villaseñor
Author, Comedian & Artist
Jesús Trejo
Comedian, Author & TV Host
StoryTeller
Author, Emmy Award Winner & YouTube Sensation
Four Stages of Festival Fun
Explore headliner conversations, live performances, author readings, and more throughout the day.
Entertainment Stage
Headliners and live performances
OCC Planetarium
Headliner presentation and Magic Tree House
Orange Stage
Read-alouds with festival authors
Green Stage
Read-alouds with festival authors
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Their support helps make the festival possible.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available, including $2,500 and $5,000, along with Major Stage and Presenting Sponsor opportunities.
About
Orange Coast College
Orange Coast College (OCC) is a public community college located in Costa Mesa, California, home to the annual Orange County Children's Book Festival.
Orange Coast College Foundation
The Orange Coast College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that supports OCC by securing and stewarding resources that help students thrive. The Foundation coordinates the festival to support literacy, learning, and community connection.
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