Wisconsin's 1st Children's Book Festival

For kids, teens, families and book lovers of all ages!

  • Meet outstanding children's book authors and illustrators
  • Participate in workshops and demonstrations
  • Explore, share, and be inspired!

October 15-17, 2010 | Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Hosted by John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Mead Public Library, Bookworm Gardens and University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan, who join with our other community collaborators to create Wisconsin's first Children's Book Festival.

Book festival events are free, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.

Events at John Michael Kohler Arts Center

The Arts Center's Sheboygan Shindig features art-making workshops with artists and illustrators, tours of our Animal Magnetism exhibitions, live animals, and more.

Events at Mead Public Library

Mead will host numerous author and illustrator presentations as well as a reception for Wisconsin book creators on Friday evening.

Events at Bookworm Gardens

Bookworm Gardens' grand opening celebration features family activities which focus on literature, the natural world, and the imagination.