Connecticut Childrens Book Fair

06/19/2019

Phew! We have welcomed over 280 authors and illustrators since 1992. Incredible! We are taking a much needed break this November and welcome you to join us in looking ahead to 2020.

11/05/2018

What fun! We have lots of pictures to share but check out the ❤️ from UConn today 📚 Stephen Savage Alan Katz Grant Maloy Smith

It was storytime this weekend for children and families attending the annual Connecticut Children's Book Fair at Rome Ballroom Nov. 3-4.

11/04/2018

‪Where is ? Her journey to the Fair started in the UConn Library and she’s waiting for her cameo tomorrow! ‬

11/04/2018

‪So much fun today!!! Thanks to everyone who came out and met some really great authors and illustrators, ate monkey bread, and so much more! See you tomorrow! ‬

11/03/2018

Tomorrow is day 1 of the Book Fair! Have you made your plans yet?

November 3 & 4, 2018 Rome Ballroom Storrs, CT Hosted by the University of Connecticut and Barnes & Noble Visitor Information » Novemb...

11/01/2018

Calling kid chefs!! We have a treat for you - on Saturday at 1pm we have a cooking demo with UConn's culinary wizard Chef Ron Swiller! He will be making some of the great recipes from the 's new book - a exclusive!

11/01/2018

Nothing like a good ol' fashioned worm race, right? Right? Frankly, we don't really even know what it is but Kevin McCloskey does and we love his excitement. Come help us waive the flag at the finish line on Sunday at 10:45.

10/30/2018

Breakfast with Clifford isn't just for kids...There are still some openings. 9-10am both days prior to the Fair opening. The cost is only $9 for adults and kids 13+ and free for kids 12 and under. Call 1-800-U-ReadIt between 10am-9pm before Thursday to register.

10/30/2018

The Book Fair isn't just fun to go to - it's also fun to volunteer at! We are still looking for volunteers to help us this weeknd with costume characters, arts & crafts, and other fun stuff. Send us an email and we'll sign you up [email protected]