A Celebration of Books!

The West Virginia Book Festival is an annual event for book lovers of all ages. Featuring programs by local and international bestselling authors, a Used Book Sale, and a Festival Marketplace, it takes place at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in downtown Charleston, West Virginia.
Attendance is (and always will be) free of cost.

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Marc Brown creator and author of "Arthur" @ WVBF 2022

The 2023 Festival will be held on Saturday, October 21.

Event Brochure and Vendors Map now Available!

Check out all scheduled presentations, workshops, and activities in the official WVBF Brochure below.

Download Brochure Here

Download Vendors Map here

Love the Book Festival and want to help out? We're looking for volunteers to help set up the Used Book Sale on Friday, October 20, and to help with the Used Book Sale and the Grand Lobby Information Table on Saturday, October 21.

Volunteer Application

Application due by September 22

Click Here for Application

Word Play

Word Play is a fun, interactive area for children and caregivers to play and learn during the Book Festival. KCPL and the following community organizations will provide hands-on activities:

Campbell Family Farm and Animal Encounters Petting Zoo
Belle Chemical
Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in West Virginia
Kanawha County Extension Master Gardener Association
Prestera
Step by Step, Inc.
West Virginia Department of Education
West Virginia Public Broadcasting
WVU Extension

9 am - 5 pm Word Play
12:30 pm Children's Storybook Costume Parade

Thank you to our 2023 sponsors.

​Many organizations and volunteers work together to make the West Virginia Book Festival a reality.

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Charter Presenters

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2023 Sponsors