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 14th Annual Hudson Children’s Book Festival set for May 3rd 2025!
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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!
Planning has begun for our 2025 event!
Mark those calendars! 5/3/25 #authors #kidlit #illustrators #community #hudson ... See MoreSee Less
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Stay tuned for some important announcements regarding the festival!
Do you include YA authors in this or is it mostly for younger audiences?
Is there an application process? I had a new picture book release a few weeks ago. 🎶
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Mark your calendars for the annual Ghostly Gallop at the Hudson Area Library! ... See MoreSee Less
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Take a trip to Chappaqua today to see over 150 children’s authors and illustrators!We are so ready to see you at 10am! ... See MoreSee Less
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Florence Minor. She was a bright light in the literary world and participated in the HCBF for many years. Our hearts go out to her husband and family during this difficult time. ... See MoreSee Less
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Rest in peace ❤️
So sorry to hear this! 💕
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Our radio show from the HCBF! ... See MoreSee Less
Wave Farm | Live from the Hudson Area Library: Hudson Children�s Book Festival
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HCBF Author/Illustrator John Patrick Green was at MCSES on Friday for three assemblies! He talked about how he began drawing in 4th grade and turned it into a career! All 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders received signed copies of his book "Agents of S.U.I.T.", courtesy of the Hudson Literacy Fund. We love to showcase authors! #books #literacy #graphicnovels ... See MoreSee Less
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HCBF Author Valerie Bolling visited MCSES on Friday and presented her books to the PreK and Kindergarten students. She got them up and dancing to her book "Let's Dance" We are so grateful for the generosity of the Hudson Literacy Fund who provided books for all of the students! #books #literacy #reading ... See MoreSee Less
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Team Didi had a great time at this year’s Hudson Children's Book Festival! ... See MoreSee Less
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Susan Verde was at Montgomery C. Smith Elementary School Friday engaging our first graders in a little yoga! She also signed copies of Are You Listening for all of them! Thank you to The Hudson Literacy Fund for purchasing all of the books for our students! #books #read #HudsonNY #authors #picturebooks ... See MoreSee Less
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I love this! Great job by all who worked to make another great Festival week and weekend!
What an AMAZING experience for our students!!