2026 Williamsburg Book Festival
Schedule
Sat Mar 07 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
William & Mary School of Education | Williamsburg, VA
About this Event
Get Ready for the 2026 Williamsburg Book Festival!
Join us in person for an awesome day celebrating all things books! Whether you're a hardcore reader, a casual page-turner, or just looking for some fun, the 2026 Williamsburg Book Festival has got you covered. Meet 75 authors, discover new reads, and soak in the vibrant literary vibes. Want to write your own book, talk to two publishers who will be on hand. Bring your friends, your family, and your love for stories—this is one event you don’t want to miss!
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Making the Unseen, Seen
Info: Introduction by PSV President, Dr. Kathleen P. Decker, Editor-in-Chief, & assorted contributors "Making the Unseen, Seen” reading.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Stitching a Wild Story: How The Age of Deer Was Made
Host: Erika Howsare
Info: Follow the tracks from field notes to finished pages. In this image‑rich, behind‑the‑scenes talk, Erika Howsare shows how she braided science, history, Indigenous knowledge, and hunting culture into a living narrative. From tools and maps to serendipity in Central Virginia, she makes big‑idea nonfiction feel close and human.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Virginia Poet Laureate Panel
Host: Mattie Quessenberry Smith
Info: Dr. Mattie Q. Smith, Prof. Henry Hart, Dr. Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda, Ron Smith, Dr. Sofia M. Starnes
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Judge This Book: The Psychology and Craft of Irresistible Covers
Host: Marni Graff
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Plot Twists and Persistence: A Thriller Author’s Journey and Lessons Learned
Host: Yasmin Angoe
Info: From Northern Virginia roots to an optioned debut, Yasmin Angoe shares a road‑to‑publication story with the momentum of a thriller. She maps the rejections, rewrites, and lucky breaks behind the Nena Knight series, then shows how her process evolved—protecting voice, building discipline, and balancing ambition with life. Energizing, candid, and packed with actionable advice for aspiring and published writers.
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Doran Glass III, Virginia Youth Poet Laureate 2025
Host: Doran Glass
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Student Writing Contest Awards
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Open Mike for Poetry Society of Virginia Members and other Poets
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Slam Connection
Host: Atlas
Info: led by Lacroy “Atlas” Nixon, Poet Laureate, City of Williamsburg, with collaborators
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Dead Broke, Deeply Weird, and Still Iconic: Why Poe Endures
Host: Catherine Baab
Where is it happening?
William & Mary School of Education, 301 Monticello Avenue, Williamsburg, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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