Randall's Island Children's Book Festival

Sat Sep 17, 2022
12:00pm to 3:30pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: Free
Location:
Randall's Island

Meet local authors and illustrators from Harlem, the Bronx, and the NYC community and enjoy an afternoon of readings, discussions, and signings. Kids can participate in a bilingual read-aloud by Bella Noche from Drag Queen Story Hour NYC (for readers ages 0-7) or a doughnut decorating class with Jessie Janowitz.

Register online in advance to receive a free book.

Events include:

  • Readings, discussions, and signings with local authors and illustrators of spectacular books for children and teens.
  • A bilingual read-aloud by Bella Noche from Drag Story Hour NYC and a free copy of Hello, Friend!/Hola, Amigo! while supplies last (for readers ages 0-7).
  • Doughnut decorating and a free copy of The Doughnut Fix while supplies last (for readers ages 8 and up).
  • An on-site pop-up bookshop packed with all of the day's featured books.
  • Games and races on the very track where both Jesse Owens and Usain Bolt set world records.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.