Thank you for another wonderful Festival!

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Announcing our author roster for Main Festival & KidFest events!

We are thrilled to announce our author lineup for MFOB 2021! The all-day FREE festival on Saturday, October 9, offers something for everyone with more than 30 fiction, nonfiction, young adult, and children’s authors, book sales and signing, and outdoor entertainment. 

Our priority is to continue our tradition of bringing authors and readers together, while keeping everyone safe. Author sessions are being primarily held at outdoor venues. Proof of vaccination, for entry to author talks, and masks at both indoor and outdoor venues are required. Click here to review our full COVID-19 safety policy.

Click here for our Main Festival author roster >
Click here for our KidFest author roster >

Main Festival schedule

KidFest schedule

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MFOB: 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 or live virtual talks by world-class authors
  • A diverse roster that has grown to more than 300 authors over the festival’s tenure
  • Proudly boasting 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, teens, and YA fans of all ages
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KidFest 2021 is on!

KidFest is about the power of books in each child’s life. Our team is planning for an in-person event with authors and illustrators who share their creative passion with our most important readers! Current CDC guidelines will determine our decisions and safety protocols for this event.

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Please review our COVID-19 policy
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Our Mission

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

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Past Authors

We have hosted Pulitzer Prize winners, NYT bestsellers, Newbury and Caldecott medalists, and more.

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Support the Festival

Thank you to our Official Festival Sponsor for their continuing generosity and support

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Shop local!

We are delighted to have Bookends in Ridgewood as our Official Festival Bookseller and The Bookworm in Bernardsville as an Independent Bookstore Partner. We hope you will support these local independent booksellers when making your next book purchases!