Children’s Book Festival 2026
Presented by Baltimore Gas and Electric (an Exelon company)
Food Sponsored by Harris Teeter & The Fresh Market
This spring join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum for the return of our family friendly Children’s Book Festival. Children and families can enjoy a fun-filled day exploring kids’ literature about African Americans while meeting some of your favorite children’s authors and illustrators in our Book Village. Enjoy a host of activities to include author readings, illustration workshops, craft activities, dance parties and more. Museum visitors can receive a free copy of A Ride to Remember by Amy Nathan and Sharon Langley while supplies last.
The African American Children’s Book Festival strives to connect families to high quality books about and for African American children. We aim to foster a love of reading for families by connecting them with renown and up and coming creators of children’s books.
Participating Authors, Illustrators, Presenters and Community Partners:
- Kwame Alexander
- Marilyn Annette Barber
- Carole Boston Weatherford
- Jeffery Boston Weatherford
- Julia K. Briggs Moseley
- Sanaa Chege
- Marc Clarke
- Bryan Collier
- Go-Daddy Productions, Ltd. – Wendell Shannon
- Jordan P Jackson
- Jordyn’s Journeys
- Kujichagulia Press
- Allison Lall
- Dr. David C. Miller
- Dr. Margaret Musgrove
- Amy Nathan
- Ashley Palmer
- Enoch Pratt Free Library Book Mobile
- James E. Ransome
- Culture Queen
- Taunya T.D. Said
- Markette “Sugar” Sheppard
- Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields
- Shadra Strickland
- Roland P. Taylor
- Shenell Tolson, DrPH
- Aisha Toombs
- Mariah Torries
- Renee Watson
- Wellthy Entertainment
- Lor Xay Xay
- Katrina Denise
- Dr. Mercedes Osakwe