The Youth Literature Festival celebrates the value of literature in the lives of youth by bringing together national authors, illustrators, poets, and storytellers to share their stories, their craft, and their enthusiasm for literacy with children and teens. A central part of the festival is author visits to area schools across 7 counties in East Central Illinois.

The Festival is 3-days – October 20-October 22, 2016. Plan on attending or become a volunteer. There are many opportunities to be of service. More information is available here.