Randall's Island Children's Book Festival

Randall's Island20 Randall`s Island Parknyc NY 10035
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Join for a celebration of books for young readers by local authors and illustrators from Harlem, the Bronx, and the wider NYC community!

A new outdoor literary tradition for young readers in the Bronx, Harlem, and beyond!

Launching in 2022, the Randall’s Island Children’s Book Festival (RICBF) is a joint venture between Boogie Down Books and the Randall’s Island Park Alliance.

Featuring:

Readings, discussions, and signings with local authors and illustrators of spectacular books for children and teens.
A bilingual read-aloud by Bella Noche from Drag Story Hour NYC and a free copy of Hello, Friend!/Hola, Amigo! while supplies last (for readers ages 0-7).
Doughnut decorating and a free copy of The Doughnut Fix while supplies last (for readers ages 8 and up).
An on-site pop-up bookshop packed with all of the day’s featured books.
Games and races on the very track where both Jesse Owens and Usain Bolt set world records.
And more: the Festival schedule coming soon!

This event is free and open to readers of all ages.
School and community groups are welcome.
The festival will take place rain or shine.
Strollers are not allowed at Icahn Stadium. An unsupervised stroller parking area will be available at the stadium entrance where strollers may be left at the owner’s risk. Please plan accordingly.
Register in advance to receive a free book for every young reader in attendance while supplies last.
Only books purchased on-site may be signed by authors at the festival. Please do not bring books from home.
We are looking for festival volunteers!
For inquiries about accessibility, to request accommodation, or for additional event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.