The next Local Author Book Fair will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Rotunda and Rice Hall on the second floor at the Central Library.
Meet Your Neighbors, Meet Their Books!
Join us for a celebration of Springfield’s vibrant literary scene at the Local Author Book Fair! This exciting event brings together a diverse range of local authors, all eager to connect with readers and share their passion for storytelling.
Why Attend?
Support Local Authors: Discover the wealth of talent right in your own community. Buy a book directly from the author and help them continue their creative journey.
Find Your Next Great Read: Explore a variety of genres, from captivating fiction to informative non-fiction. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re a mystery buff, a history enthusiast, or a lover of poetry.
Connect with Fellow Bookworms: Chat with authors about their work, get your books personalized with a signature, and mingle with other book lovers who share your passion for reading.
Mark Your Calendars!
The next Local Author Book Fair will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Rotunda and Rice Hall on the second floor at the Central Library.
Admission is free, so come meet your neighbors and discover the hidden gems of Springfield’s literary world!
List of Authors – September 2024
Katherine Anderson – Murder at the Alma Mater
R A Cook – Good To Be Me – Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique
Michael DeStefano – The Old Corsair
Donalyn Gross – What Does Death Look Like?
K. Hickson – Stars & Stripes
Mary Anne Horsman – Set the Stage for Success: De-clutter, Get Organized and Love Your Life
Travis Kuffel – Unleashed
LaTonia Monroe Naylor – Mission-Rich AND Profit-Powered: A Guide to Transforming Your Passion into a Fully-Funded Business
Anne Pinkerton – Were You Close? a sister’s quest to know the brother she lost
Alexandra Rowland – Running Close to the Wind
Meg Thacher – Sky Gazing: a Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, Constellations
Lisa Zarcone – The Book of Joann
List of Authors – April 2024
Below is a list of authors who attended the Local Author Fair – your neighbors, sharing their art! Also, titles of their most recent book – although several will have multiple books to share.
Stephen Billias – A Book of Fields
Bela Breslau and Stephen Billias – Pilgrim Maya
Justin Cascio – In Our Blood: The Mafia Families of Corleone
Tian Connaughton – Cardigans For Every Body: because every body is worthy
D. Dina Friedman – Immigrants
Adrián Gras-Velázquez – Lo que hago en mi habitación
Robert Loesch – Out on a Limb and Other Stories
Stephanie Marrero-Wilson – Healing in Him: 31 Day Journaling Devotional
Jane F. Morrissey, SSJ – Finding Jane in the Box – a Memoir
Jennifer Allis Provost – Oleander
Ruth Sanderson – A Storm of Horses: The Story of Artist Rosa Bonheur
Dulce Santana – Flowers in the City
H. Triplett – Perforated Fiber Forbidden Memories
Dennis Walter – The Misguided Mentor
Are You A Local Author?
Get on our list to be invited next time! We hold Author Fairs about twice a year, in the Spring and the Fall.