Join us for the fest on March 27-29, 2025

Book Festival is free and open to the public.

Family Day at the Festival

Family Day will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025

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Young reader delights in New Orleans stories at Family Day

Max Powers at the 2024 New Orleans Book Festival enjoys a book about New Orleans potholes at Family Day at the Fest.

Author Raymond Antrobus brings stories to life for young readers

Author Raymond Antrobus reading his book to attendees at Family Day at the Fest.

Hands-on fun with the Tulane Brain Institute

A young attendee at Family Day explores the wonders of the brain with a volunteer from the Tulane Brain Institute, sparking curiosity about the science of the mind.

High-fives and festival fun with Gumbo

Attendee at Family Day high-fives Gumbo at the 2024 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University.

Discovering new stories: free books at Family Day

Family Day at the Fest attendees select books from Scholastic's free book distribution table at the 2024 Family Day at the Fest.

Storytime Magic with Author Dionne Nichols-Condoll

Author Dionne Nichols-Condoll bringing stories to life for young readers at Family Day