The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Get ready for a weekend filled with favorite authors, beloved books, music, theater, and plenty of family fun! The Rhode Island Festival of Children’s Books & Authors returns to Lincoln School on Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, 2026, bringing some of the country’s most celebrated children’s authors and illustrators together with young readers and their families.
The Festival gets started Friday evening (October 16th) with dinner and a show! Families can grab dinner from The Champion Melt food truck on campus before settling in for a special performance of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, based on Kate DiCamillo’s beloved novel and presented by the Academy Players of Rhode Island. The performance celebrates the book’s 20th anniversary and is the perfect way to kick off the weekend.
This year’s incredible lineup includes Sophie Blackall, Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Tami Charles, Anika Aldamuy Denise, Kate DiCamillo, Carter Goodrich, Molly Idle, Alan Katz, Kara LaReau, Juana Martinez-Neal, Jason Reynolds, Scott Rothman, Philip Stead, David Ezra Stein, and Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie. The bookstore will be open and many of the authors and illustrators will be available to sign books!