KidFest

KidFest is about the power of books in each child’s life.

The Morristown Festival of Books celebrates the authors and illustrators who share their passion for books with our most important readers! See our 2023 KidFest author lineup here!

What is KidFest?

KidFest is a day-long, activity-filled event for kids of all ages and their parents. An exciting part of the Morristown Festival of Books, KidFest is where kids meet their favorite authors and illustrators and partake in interactive presentations and book readings. Additionally, kids can get their pictures taken with costumed characters, enjoy fun musical acts, and participate in writing workshops. Books are for sale throughout the event, and kids can get their books personally signed by their favorite authors/illustrators. KidFest is supported by all local public and private schools, who actively promote the event to their students and parents.

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Past KidFest Authors have included:

CHILDREN’S: Kwame Alexander, Tracey Baptiste, Laurie Berkner, Nick Bruel, Meg Cabot, Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Jason Chin, Cressida Cowell, Kate DiCamillo, Dylan Dreyer, Ame Dyckman, Dan Gutman, Nadia Hashimi, Laurie Hernandez, Tad Hills, Susie Jaramillo, Gordon Korman, Nancy  Krulik, Tara Lazar, Kevin Lewis, Wendy Mass, Donna Jo Napoli, Jane O’Connor, James Patterson, James Preller, Corey Rosen Schwartz, Courtney Sheinmel, R.L. Stine, Lauren Tarshis, Rosemary Wells, and many more!

YOUNG ADULT: Rhoda Bellezza, Tashie Bhuiyan, Libba Bray, Sona Charaipotra, Susane Colasanti, Navdeep Singh Dhillon, Sarah Darer Littman, Val Emmich, Elizabeth Eulberg, Clare LeGrand, David Levithan, Elizabeth Lim, David Lubar, Carolyn Mackler, Meg Medina, Naomi Novik, Victoria V.E. Schwab, Kieran Scott, Laini Taylor, Tommy Wallach, BJ Ward, Scott Westerfeld, and more!