It’s Back!
Little Shop of Stories Children’s Book Festival
Your favorite celebration of children’s literature returns this spring!
Please note that due to the ongoing construction on the Decatur Square, our festival moves this year to the auditorium at the Decatur Library.
We hope you’ll join us May 2-3 for what promises to be a fun weekend for readers of all ages!
Stay tuned for updates on authors, events, and activities. Much more to come!
The Little Shop of Stories Children’s Book Festival Set to Take Place
Event Will Feature Children’s Picture Books, Middle Grade Literature, and Graphic Novels—as Well as Young Adult Literature
The Little Shop of Stories Children’s Book Festival will take place May 2-3, 2026. The festival will be held outdoors on the Decatur Square alongside the Decatur Arts Festival and in partnership with the City of Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur Downtown Development Authority, Decatur Tourish Bureau, and Lenz Marketing.
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