Meet your favorite authors, play games, enjoy read alouds and sing-alongs, and enter for a chance to win prizes. Parents, sign up now to get updates and reminders about this event.
A Fun, Free Virtual Event for Families!
JULY 31 11:00AM- 3:00PM EST
EVENT 1:
JULY 31, 11:00 AM EST
"Because It's All Good!” —
A Sing-Along
with Eric Litwin
Sing along, move along, and dance along to the captivating musical stories of Eric Litwin – a song singing, guitar strumming, # 1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author who brings early literacy and music together!
Perfect for kids ages 3 to 7.
GIVEAWAY:
Watch along for a chance to win a copy of Groovy Joe: Ice Cream and Dinosaurs
EVENT 2:
JULY 31, 12:00 PM EST
Get Drawn into Summer Reading with Graphix Chapters
Meet the authors behind new graphic novels that are perfect for emerging readers. Grab a pencil and paper and play along in a live drawing game! Featuring Jess Keating (Bunbun & Bonbon), James Kochalka (Banana Fox), Pearl Low (The Adventure of the Bailey School Kids), and Kevin Sherry (Squidding Around).
Perfect for kids ages 7 to 10.
GIVEAWAY:
Watch along for a chance to win one of the featured books and a Graphix Chapters sampler!
EVENT 3:
JULY 31, 1:00 PM EST
Wings of Fire with Author Tui T. Sutherland
Meet Tui T. Sutherland, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series, in this live virtual event hosted by Sayantani DasGupta, bestselling author of Force of Fire. Learn how to forge your own dragon world, and have your burning questions answered live.
GIVEAWAY:
Compete for prizes in Wings of Fire trivia. Winners will receive a signed set of Wings of Fire books.
EVENT 4:
JULY 31, 2:15 PM EST
The Great Klutz Craft Off
Klutz is a place of wonder and creativity where we make unique and exciting craft kits…while having fun! But that doesn’t mean we also don’t have some friendly competition. The Klutz Creators are a group of crafty individuals and are ready to take on the next big craft challenge of their lives. Inspired by the Great British Bake Off, watch as three Klutz Creators step up to the plate and compete for the title of Klutz Craft Super Star!
GIVEAWAY:
Enage in the chat for a chance to win the Klutz Craft Kit of the show.
EVENT 5:
JULY 31, 2:30 PM EST
Inside Harry Potter: 9 ¾ Questions
with MinaLima Design
Discover the secrets behind this special edition of Harry Potter with legendary designers Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima. Includes a never-before-seen sneak peek of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the MinaLima edition.
GIVEAWAY:
Watch along for a chance to win a Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, MinaLima edition sampler!
Sign Up and Get Ready for July 31
Parents, sign up now to get updates and reminders about this event. The first 300 people to sign up will receive a Dog Man tote bag, plus a copy of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the MinaLima edition.
Must Have Reads from Family Book Fest
Learn more about the books featured at Family Book Fest. Discover your next favorite book!
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Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand-new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as he steps in piles of strawberries, blueberries, and other big messes! But no matter what color his shoes are, Pete keeps movin’ and groovin’ and singing his song...because it’s all good.
PICTURE BOOK
Groovy Joe: Ice Cream & Dinosaurs
Groovy Joe faces three roaring dinosaurs hungry for his doggy ice cream! Oh no! But Joe knows just what to do and soon enough he has them all sharing while moving and singing along.
GRAPHIC NOVEL
Illustrated by Mike Holmes
AGES 7-10
The first ever graphic novel based on the first book in the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series.
GRAPHIC NOVEL
Forge Your Dragon World: A Wing of Fire Creative Guide
Illustrated by Mike Holmes
AGES 7-10
The legend starts with you! Bring your story to life with guidance from Tui Sutherland and illustrations from Mike Holmes In this interactive journal, based on the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series.
ILLUSTRATED NOVEL
Illustrated by MinaLima Design
AGES 8 AND UP
A dazzling new edition of J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, fully illustrated in brilliant color and featuring exclusive interactive paper craft elements, including a foldout Hogwarts letter and more!
ILLUSTRATED NOVEL
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: MinaLima Edition
Illustrated by MinaLima Design
AGES 8 AND UP
A stunning new edition of J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, with beautiful full color illustrations and eight interactive paper craft elements featuring the Whomping Willow, the Weasleys’ Burrow, and more. A gift to be treasured by Harry Potter fans and book lovers of all ages!
ILLUSTRATED NOVEL
Harry Potter: A Magical Year— The Illustrations of Jim Kay
Illustrated by Jim Kay
AGES 8 AND UP
A unique and beautiful gift book celebrating the art of Jim Kay—366 magical moments from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, evoked in spellbinding brushstrokes, characterful ink work, and illuminating pencil sketches.
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RESOURCES
For Parents & Caregivers
CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG
This fall, heroes don’t get any bigger. Check out the new trailer for Clifford the Big Red Dog, coming to the BIG screen September 17.
Play Along at Home with Family Book Fest BINGO
Take your Book Fest experience further with these free downloadable BINGO grids. Who will be the first to fill their grid in your family?