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!

Info: Introduction by PSV President, Dr. Kathleen P. Decker, Editor-in-Chief, & assorted contributors "Making the Unseen, Seen” reading.

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.

Info: Dr. Mattie Q. Smith, Prof. Henry Hart, Dr. Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda, Ron Smith, Dr. Sofia M. Starnes

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.

Info: led by Lacroy “Atlas” Nixon, Poet Laureate, City of Williamsburg, with collaborators

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