Little Shop of Stories logo

Presents the

The Little Shop of Stories Children’s Book Festival logo

In conjunction with:

Decatur Arts Festival, May 4 + 5, 2024

New Name, Same Great
Children’s Book Party

Formerly the Decatur Children’s Book Festival

Your favorite celebration of children’s literature is back, but this year we’ve got a new handle! For the 2025 event, we’re changing our name to The Little Shop of Stories Children’s Book Festival.

We hope you’ll join us May 2–4 on the Decatur Square! 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

The Little Shop of Stories Children’s Book Festival logo

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 2-4, 2025. 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.

News

Decatur Children’s Book Festival Debuts May 3-5

Decatur Children’s Book Festival Debuts May 3-5

Little Shop of Stories hosts book festival featuring acclaimed authors to celebrate children and young adult literature The inaugural Decatur Children’s Book Festival, presented by Little Shop of Stories, will be taking place May 3-5 in downtown Decatur.  “We are...