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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Children's Book Festival returns to Shreve Memorial Library
SHREVEPORT, LA (KTAL/KMSS) – The Shreve Memorial Library Children's Book Festival returns Saturday, May 3, at LSU Shreveport. The annual event, presented in memory of John Tuggle, is a family-friendly, daylong literary celebration featuring children's book authors and illustrators, entertainment, costumed characters, games, and activities for children of all ages. The festival is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the grounds of Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS). Admission to the festival is free and open to the public. Dork Diaries author and illustrator, Rachel Renée Russell and Nikki Russell, will headline the festival, along with children's book authors and illustrators Greg Foley, Alicia Salazar, and Charlotte Gunnufson. BPCC to use scenic projection to immerse audiences for upcoming spring production According to a release, patrons of Shreve Memorial Library can get to know the works of these featured authors at special story time programs, taking place now through May 2nd at Shreve Memorial Library branches. During the festival, attendees will be able to meet and interact with these authors throughout the day in author tents, purchase copies of their works and have them autographed, and see each author bring their works to life during special presentations. Additionally, children will have a chance to meet some of their favorite storybook characters, such as Elephant and Piggie, Pete the Cat, Bad Kitty, Zoom Squirrel, Ladybug Girl, Curious George, Little Critter, Spot the Dog, Madeline, Winnie the Pooh, and more, at the festival. Children will be able to have their pictures taken with these and other popular characters. Community organizations and local businesses will join Shreve Memorial Library to present Literacy Lane, an interactive area of the festival that celebrates childhood literacy. Literacy Lane is a special area of the Children's Book Festival where community partners come together to promote a love of reading and lifelong learning in fun, interactive ways. At Literacy Lane, children can play games to improve literacy skills while learning about the valuable services offered by these organizations. All activities taking place in Literacy Lane are free of charge. LSUS Auxiliary Services will provide concessions for the festival. Attendees can purchase items such as hamburgers, chicken wraps, pizza and hot dogs from the Port Grille, located inside of the LSUS University Center. A schedule of events for the Shreve Memorial Library Children's Book Festival is below: Shreve Memorial Library Children's Book Festival 2025 Event Schedule 10:00 a.m. Festival Opens 11:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Author Presentation – Charlotte Gunnufson, Hard Hat Hank and the Sky-High Solution, Dream Submarine 12:15 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. Author Presentation – Alicia Salazar, Camila the Star series 1:15 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. Author Presentation – Greg Foley, Dex Dingo World's Best Greatest Ever Inventor 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Author Presentation – Rachel Renée Russell & Nikki Russell, Dork Diaries, The Misadventures of Max Crumbly 4:00 p.m. Festival Closes For more information, festival updates, and complete list of story time programs, please visit Shreve Memorial Library. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shreve Memorial Library Children's Book Festival returns for a sixth straight year
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Shreve Memorial Library announced Thursday that the 6th annual Children's Book Festival will be held at LSU Shreveport in May. Litter Free Louisiana book wins Gold Addy Award at AAAs According to a press release, the annual event is a family-friendly, daylong literary celebration featuring children's book authors and illustrators, costumed characters, and interactive games and activities for children and families. 'Created in 2018 under the vision and guidance of Shreve Memorial Library Executive Director, John Tuggle, the Shreve Memorial Library Children's Book Festival encourages children to develop an early love of reading and promotes early childhood literacy, bringing together authors, illustrators and the community to celebrate literacy,' the press release stated. 'The 2025 Shreve Memorial Library Children's Book Festival will be presented in memory of John Tuggle, who sadly passed away in September 2024 after a battle with cancer.' The SML encourages local authors and illustrators to partake in the festival by registering for their own booth to share their works. Spaces are available for $25 each and include table and chairs as well as being listed in the official festival guide. Those interested should contact Emily Horan at 318-226-4980 or ehoran@ The press release also stated that community groups, organizations, and businesses are also invited to join Shreve Memorial Library in Literacy Lane, a special area of the Children's Book Festival where community partners come together to promote a love of reading and lifelong learning in fun, interactive ways. Organizations are encouraged to sign up for a free booth space to provide FREE activities or games for children and festival attendees. Groups interested in joining Literacy Lane should contact Samantha Bonnette at (318) 213-4992 or sbonnette@ Author booths and spots in Literacy Lane must be reserved by the April 17 deadline. Visit for more information and festival updates. The 2025 festival will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the LSUS campus and is free to the public. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
