Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Festival
will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026

The Illinois Reading Council is excited to share that we will be hosting a new version of the Illinois Statewide Young Authors Conference at the Illinois Reads Book Festival.  We will be celebrating the written work of students in kindergarten through twelfth grade with the Illinois Reads authors as they share about their books.  All students in kindergarten through twelfth grade, including those in special programs, are encouraged to participate.

In the spring, schools are encouraged to select their young authors who will attend and be celebrated at the Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Festival.  Registration and guidelines to participate in the Young Authors Celebration will be available on January 5, 2026.  Please note that space will be limited, so plan to register early!

More information will be available soon!