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SUMMARY:Children's Festival of Reading 2026
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DTSTAMP:20260410T163500Z
DTSTART:20260516T140000Z
DTEND:20260516T190000Z
LOCATION:World's Fair Park, 525 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, U
 nited States
ROOM: Children's Festival of Reading 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 20th Children's Festival of Reading is presented by C
 omcastRoarrrrr into a story on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10:00 to 3:00 a
 t World's Fair Park. We're celebrating our milestone with world-
 class authors, illustrators, musicians, storytellers, and so. much. more. 
 Enjoy arts and crafts, food vendors, music and storytimes, science and spo
 rts demos, hands-on activities from community organizations, and the belov
 ed Parade of Books. Plus, to kick off our T-rexcellent summer theme, you&#
 039;ll meet prehistoric pals from East Tennessee Dinosaur Adventure, loung
 e in the dino-brary, and see how anything is foss-ible at the library!We&#
 039;ve invited some of our favorite authors back to celebrate 20 years of 
 the Children's Festival of Reading! The lineup of world-class authors
  and illustrators below can't wait to ignite kids' passion for a
  good story. We are fortunate to be joined once again by this year's 
 One Book Read City author, Erin Falligant!Allan WolfAlyssa CapucilliBob Sh
 eaCarmen Agra DeedyChris GrabensteinErin Falligant – One Book AuthorKwam
 e MbaliaEnjoy special appearances by story characters Corduroy, Biscuit (p
 lus meet creator Alyssa Satin Capucilli), Bad Kitty, Penelope Rex, and Eas
 t Tennessee PBS's Buddy from Dinosaur Train. Meet and greet baby dino
 s as well as Tater the T-Rex with East Tennessee Dino Adventure. And retur
 ning this year—catch a ride on East Tennessee Pediatric Dentistry's
  Molar Express!The Festival kicks off our Summer Library Challenge. Pick u
 p your gameboard at the Festival or any library location beginning May 16.
  The Read City USA challenge rewards kids, teens, and adults for reading, 
 listening, exploring, and attending any of our pteriffic summer programs!T
 he Children's Festival of Reading was honored to receive the 2026 Kal
 eidoscope Award for the best children's event by the Southeastern Fes
 tivals and Events Association.Free downtown parking 
URL:https://www.knoxcountylibrary.org/event/childrens-festival-reading-202
 6-40566
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