Leave it to the public library to expand the idea of a book festival beyond just buying hardcovers. Here, Austin Public Library invites not only readers but also writers and illustrators from across Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties to engage in “a full day celebration of books.” That includes opportunities to meet participating local authors working in multiple age ranges, from YA to kids’ lit to adult works; create cool dragon art; take in panels on publishing, querying agents, writing around a day job schedule, graphic novel development, and more; and literary trivia run by First Light Books’ Sam Ackerman. There’s a little something for everyone, so long as they’re a lover of the written word. – James Scott
