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About TBF

Teens can sometimes be overlooked in libraries, with much attention, money, and resources given to children and adults. Somewhat caught in the middle of budgetary constraints, this is our opportunity to dedicate an event to teens, to encourage their reading, and to demonstrate their value to and within our communities. And…to have fun!

Connect

Connect and encourage interaction between teen readers, aspiring writers, and established, award-winning authors.

Promote

Support and celebrate recreational teen reading, and promote spreading the enjoyment of reading to others.

Educate

Entertain, educate, and enrich teens and other Festival participants.

Featured Authors

Hena Khan

Author of "Amina's Song".

Alex de Campi

Author of "The Backups: A Summer of Stardom".

Featured Books

The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy & Goth Girl (Book 1) (Available in Spanish through Hipocampo Booksellers)

Fanboy has never had it good, but lately his sophomore year is turning out to be its own special hell. The bullies have made him their favorite target, his best (and only) friend seems headed for the dark side (sports and popularity), and his pregnant mother and the step-fascist are eagerly awaiting the birth of the alien life form known as Fanboy’s new little...

By Barry Lyga
Why Ignore Them?

Never noticed before! People are trying to solve many global issues. But what if some major problems have just been ignored? There are some issues that are not the ones which first come to our mind when thinking of world problems. These can be solved only through right actions. What are those? Well, find out! In ‘Why Ignore Them?’ you will find- - The 9 majorly...

By Manasi Patil
Our Wendy

Peter has lived in the Kielder forest for six years now. Scarred by the secrets of his cruel and buried past, he has stolen and survived with the boys around him for as long as he wants to remember. His most treasured possession is what creates his fantasy: the beloved story of Peter and Wendy. In his head, he has it all. He lives the life of the very fairytale...

By Kathryn Rider

2500 Expected Teens for 2021

Some people claim that teens don’t read! TBF proves them all wrong. Come experience what authors have started calling the Rock Concert of Teen Lit!

200 Volunteers

TBF could not happen without hundreds of volunteers helping to make the day run smoothly. Each year we rely on the energy of over 200 teen and 100 adult volunteers. We have to come call this TBF...

35 Awesome Author Attendees

We have authors coming in from all over the world! TBF has gone international!

16 Years in the Making

And still FREE to attend!