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Continue reading →: Volunteer at the Festival!It takes many hands and smiles to pull off an event like this, and we would love for you to join us as a volunteer at the Arizona Author Book Festival, May 3, 2026.
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Continue reading →: Announcing the 2026 Festival Author Line-UpWe’re excited to announce our featured authors for the 2026 Arizona Author Book Festival! They are coming to the festival from 18 Arizona cities and are published in a variety of fiction and nonfiction genres for all ages. Read more on our 2026 featured authors page.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Warehouse 215 in Downtown Phoenix
215 E Grant Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Free Books: The first 1,000 kids (up to 17 years) will receive a book!
- Free Tote Bag: First 500 attendees get free tote courtesy of Half Price Bookstore – Paradise Valley.
- Arizona Authors: More than 40 authors from throughout Arizona, published in a variety of genres for all ages.
- Children’s Corner: Free book-themed make-and-take crafts, story time, and more!
- Author Talks: Inspiring presentations and book signings with best-selling authors.
- The Writer’s Scene: Vendors offering services or support to authors and writers.
- Writing on the Spectrum: Books and services by, for and about autistic and neurodivergent people.
- Spin & Win Raffle: First 500 attendees get a stamp card for a FREE Raffle Spin. Every spin wins!
- Shopping: Books! And book- and writing-themed souvenirs, gifts and more.
- Free valet parking: Courtesy of festival sponsor Epic Valet
- Food and drinks, live music, and more fun for all ages throughout the day!
Attendance is free, but if you present an Eventbrite ticket, you’ll also receive a free book box from Tempe-based Once Upon a Book Club (valued at $69.99). Click here to get your Eventbrite ticket!
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100 percent of sponsorship funds and vendor fees supports SEEDs for Autism.
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