MNPS Book Fest Registration
Schedule
Sat Mar 28 2026 at 09:30 am to 05:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
James Lawson High School. | Nashville, TN
About this Event
Please use this registration system to let us know that you are coming so we can plan appropriately. The event is free and open to the public.
Agenda
Session Schedule
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Welcome and Opening Panel
Info: Welcome to the MNPS Book Fest! We will kick off the festival with an opening session featuring Sharon Cameron, Jeff Zentner, and Christina Soontornvat.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
The Stories that Connect Us
Info: Jeff Zentner, Tyler Merritt, and Andrew Maraniss
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Stories from the Heart
Info: Jamie Sumner, Christina Soontornvat, and Caroline Brooks DuBois
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Magic of Beginnings
Info: Helene Dunbar, J. Kasper Kramer, and Greg Howard
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch and Signing for Middle Grade Authors
Info: Middle grade authors will be available to sign books and other items, and the food court will be open with a variety of lunch items.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Illustrate with Mary Reaves Unless
Info: Join illustrator Mary Reaves Uhles for an exciting workshop on illustration!
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Lunch and Signing for Young Adult Authors
Info: Young adult authors will be available to sign books and other items, and the food court will be open with a variety of lunch items.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Zine Workshop with Christen Randall
Info: Join author Christen Randall for zine design and creation from a variety of materials!
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Writing Workshop with Caroline Brooks DuBois
Info: Join author Caroline Brooks DuBois to spark your creativity and learn from the best!
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Villians, Protagonists, and Everyone In Between
Info: Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, Erica Ivy Rodgers, and Julian R. Vaca
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Whispers and Ghosts: Stories that Haunt and Heal
Info: Adam Rosenbaum and Greg Howard
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Closing Session
Info: Join Nathan Hale for an exciting closing session as we celebrate the first ever MNPS Book Fest!
Where is it happening?
James Lawson High School., 8001 Highway 70 South, Nashville, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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