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

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.
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The Little Shop of Stories Children’s Book Festival Set to Take Place May 2–4, 2025
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...
Thank You for Attending the 2024 Decatur Children’s Book Festival!
Our first Decatur Children's Book Festival is in the books! A big thanks to all who participated — from authors and attendees to volunteers and partners, we couldn't have done it without you! It was a glorious weekend of bookish fun and an exciting start to a new...
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...