A literary event for all

Created by and for people who love books, MFOB has become a destination event for authors and readers. Since its inception, the fest has established itself among the top book festivals nationwide, drawing thousands of annual attendees to enjoy:

  • In-person talks by world-class authors
  • A diverse roster that has grown to more than 450 authors over the festival’s tenure
  • Multiple Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winners, Newbury and Caldecott medalists, and New York Times bestselling fiction and non-fiction luminaries along with emerging voices across all genres
  • Unique engagement opportunities between readers and writers
  • Special events for children and teens of all ages

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ABOUT
The Morristown Festival of books is where readers and authors meet.

Since 2014, the Festival has brought the community together to celebrate the power of the written word.

The Morristown Festival of Books celebrates the power of the written word to challenge, transport, and transform us as individuals and to bring us together in conversation as a community.

We have hosted Pulitzer Prize winners, NYT bestsellers, Newbury and Caldecott medalists, and more. See the full list >

Learn more about sponsorships and other giving opportunities for businesses and individuals. >

FOR THE KIDS

KidFest
is the best!

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Our day-long, activity-filled event features familiar and beloved authors and illustrators who share their creative passion with our most important readers – kids!

Children from Pre-K to YA have the chance to meet new and favorite authors for signings, discover new  books, and hear featured authors and illustrators speak.  

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Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!

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Your support is appreciated

Our Festival would not be possible without the generosity and contributions of our community! 
If you’d like to be part of MFOB, please learn more about opportunities below:

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Become a sponsor
Volunteer

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COMMUNITY

Shop local!

We are delighted to have Sparta Books in Sparta and Indigo in Short Hills as our Official Festival Booksellers, and Chapter One Books, The Book Nook, and The Bookworm as our Local Bookstore Partners. We hope you will support these local independent booksellers when making your next book purchases!

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