MAPSO Book Festival brings together readers and authors in celebration of the joy and diversity of the written word. Our informative adult author events highlight the major artistic, social and political issues of the day, while our vibrant and fun-filled children’s area allow our youngest readers to discover the importance and delight of books—and meet many of their favorite authors!
Among the authors we have hosted over our first six years include Jennifer Egan, Tayari Jones, Isabel Wilkerson, Paul Krugman, Ruth Reichl, RL Stine, Dan Gutman, Eve Ensler, Mary Roach, Keith Hernandez, Anna Quindlen, David Baldacci, and many, many more.
The opening night of the Sixth Annual Festival will take place on Thursday, September 29th, and feature best-selling author Jennifer Egan. The children’s festival will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2022, and feature approximately 50 picture book, middle grade and YA authors.
All events at the 2022 Festival, including the Jennifer Egan opening night event and the children’s day, are FREE of charge.
Sponsored by Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture