About the Hudson Childrens’ Book Festival
The Hudson Children’s Book Festival, established in 2009, is held each year in the historic city of Hudson, NY, and strives to create, sustain, and nurture a culture of literacy in partnership with our community and schools. This free, public event fosters a love of reading as families meet and greet world-class creators of books for children of all ages.
Our 13th Annual Hudson Children’s Book Festival set for May 4th 2024!
Look Who’s Attending the Festival!
Go to the Authors and Illustrators page to learn more about them!
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2024 Poster!
Our 2024 poster is now available — click to view/download.
Fundraisers!
Support the Festival
Through out the year, HCBF holds fundraisers to benefit the festival. You’ll find information about them posted here and our Facebook page!
Fun Facts
Did You Know?
The Hudson Children’s Book Festival is one of the biggest book festivals in New York State!
Listen to our Festival Song!
Junior High School music teacher, Marylou Knull and a group of talented Jr/Sr High students wrote the lyrics and music for the official Hudson Children’s Book Festival song, Inside a Book, and recorded it at Henry Hirsch’s Waterfront Recording Studio! Click the link to listen!
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We are so excited to see Dana Wulfekotte (Dana Wulfekotte) at the Hudson Children's Book Festival! Here are some fun facts about this great author:
1. I have two pet rabbits.
2. I was born in South Korea and came to the US as a baby.
3. When I was a kid I had a pet iguana named Humphrey.
See you on May 4th!
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We are thrilled to welcome Brendan Wenzel (Brendan Wenzel @brendan_wenzel) back to the Hudson Children's Book Festival!
Brendan Wenzel is a NY Times bestselling author and illustrator, with great affection for all things furred, feathered and scaly. When not creating books for children, he is a proud collaborator with many groups working to protect and conserve wild places and creatures. Brendan’s book They All Saw a Cat received a 2017 Caldecott honor.
See you on May 4th!
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Happy Sponsorship Sunday! Thank you so much to Stottville Fire Company #2 for your support of the Hudson Children's Book Festival! We appreciate your generosity! ... See MoreSee Less
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We are so excited to have Nanette Torchia Lavin joining us at the book festival! Here are some fun facts about this awesome author:
1. Born and raised in Hudson, NY
2. Children’s yoga teacher
3. Won a Today Show costume contest and the prize was a trip to Harry & Meghan’s royal wedding in London
See you on May 4th!
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I remember Nanette! So great to see you here! I’ll come visit you at the Hudson Children’s Book .
We are so excited to welcome Natasha Tarpley to the 2024 Hudson Children's Book Festival! Learn more about this excellent author and chat with them on May 4th!
1. I love to sing and take multiple dance breaks while I write
2. I run marathons
3. I love to travel and explore new places (I speak German and can only use it when I travel)
See you there!
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Happy Sponsorship Saturday! Thank you so much to the Hudson River Bank and Trust Company for helping to make the book festival a reality. We appreciate your support! ... See MoreSee Less
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We are thrilled to welcome Heidi Stemple (@heidieys) to the Hudson Children's Book Festival! Learn more about this terrific author and chat with them on May 4th!
1. I sew rainbow hair ties for a local bookstore to get a discount on books.
2. I think bacon is gross.
3. Before I wrote children’s books, I worked in law enforcement.
See you there!
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We are so excited to have Tiffany Schmidt (@tiffanyschmidt) joining us on May 4th! Here are some fun facts about them:
1. I have run three half-marathons at Disney World.
2. I cannot whistle, snap, or wink.
3. When I get stuck writing a scene, I switch to writing by hand.
See you at the book festival!
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