The Lewis

Children’s Book Festival 2026
2026-04-11 11:00 - 15:00 (Asia/Dubai)
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:

Joan Trumpauer Mulholland
Kwame Alexander
Marilyn Annette Barber
Carole Boston Weatherford
Jeffery Boston Weatherford
Julia K. Briggs Moseley
Sanaa Chege
Bryan Collier
Go-Daddy Productions, Ltd. – Wendell Shannon
Jordan P Jackson
Jordyn’s Journeys
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
