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Authors & Illustrators Event

Welcome to the Midtown Global Market Authors & Illustrators Book Fair! Join us for a day filled with books, authors, and literary fun. This event is focused on Picture Books thru Young Adult. Discover new literary characters, meet talented local writers, and support the literary community in Minnesota. Stop by and donate some new or gently used books or pick up some fresh reading material. Whether you're a bookworm, aspiring author, or just looking for a unique weekend activity, this event is perfect for you. . See you there! The event is free and open to all ages.

Join us for the first ever Children's Author and Illustrator Event at Midtown Global Market on November 16 from 10 AM to 4 PM!

This event will be a wonderful opportunity for authors and illustrators to showcase and sell your books, connect with young readers and their families, and celebrate the joy of storytelling together. There will also be some book giveaways.

Author Participants:

  • Susan Gainen

  • Melina Mangal

  • James Johnson

  • Crown Shepherd

  • Diane May

  • Eileen Dvorak

  • Phuoc Tran

  • Pete Hautman

  • Emiko Rainbow

  • Emily Kilgore

  • Tea Rozman

  • Nicholas DeShaw

  • Shannon Gibney

  • Benjamin Klas

  • Heather Boshke

  • Marriam Mohammad

  • Keiko Fay

  • Marriam Mohammad

  • De Rocher Publishing

  • Kirsten Henry

  • Nasra Noor

  • Keiko Fay

Organizations:
Book Buggy
Start Reading now
Hennepin County Libraries- Franklin Library

Ramp and street parking are available. Ramp parking is available off of Lake Street and 10th Ave.

Face painting, Storytelling and amazing foods from the Market!

For inquiries on participation, please contact: Amber Greelis

Earlier Event: November 9
Market Music- Live Jazz with Debbie Briggs
Later Event: November 19
Test Event