The Minnesota Children’s Book Festival features author and illustrator presentations, artmaking activities, bookmaking, bubbles, balloon animals and more!
I’m so glad that my kids love to read! I’ve always loved to read and recall flashlight reading late at night until my parents caught on to that trick. My girls love books even more and their bookshelves are stocked with their favorites!
If you have some avid readers in your family, why not check out some local book events? I recall a sleepless night when one of my daughters learned she would meet her favorite author the next day! The signed book is still one of her most prized items.
The Minnesota Children’s Book Festival takes place Saturday, September 13th from 11 am – 4 pm. This is the 26th annual event, taking place just outside of Red Wing. There is no admission fee and there are plenty of great activities for all ages.
About the Minnesota Children’s Book Festival:
The Anderson Center at Tower View is pleased to present the 26th annual Minnesota Children’s Book Festival on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., featuring presentations of new books by award-winning authors and illustrators writing for young readers through middle grade. Taking place at the Anderson Center’s beautiful, historic Tower View campus, the Children’s Book Festival is an ideal opportunity for families to connect, learn and play.
Throughout the afternoon, each author or illustrator presents their work, reads from their book, and participates in a meet & greet and book signing booth. Taking place outdoors, the event also features hands-on activities that engage the mind, body, and imagination. With balloons, facepainting, art-making, kid-friendly food trucks, and more, there’s something to delight the inner child in all of us. This event is FREE and all ages are welcome!
This year’s titles present various narratives around the natural world, skill-building, and diverse perspectives that help kids, as well as their adults, understand each other and the world around them.
Throughout the afternoon, each author or illustrator presents their work, reads from their book, and participates in a meet & greet and book signing booth.
Emphasizing the joy of learning through reading and arts activities, the Minnesota Children’s Book Festival has received national acclaim for its efforts to promote literacy among young people.
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Kristi is married with twin daughters. She grew up on a small dairy farm, but now lives in the south metro area. She enjoys finding free or thrifty things to do whether they are outings close to home or last minute adventures to far-away places.
Kristi can also be found enjoying estate sales, attempting to garden, volunteering in the wetlands or a favorite thrift store, or maybe just enjoying a good play in one of the many theatre venues in the area.
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