Hudson Children's Book Festival

05/06/2026

The Museum team had a blast at this year's Hudson Children's Book Festival! We loved visiting with everyone and giving out fun goodies inspired by the ever-popular Curious George 🐵

Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by, and thank you to the folks who made this event possible 📚❤️

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

On behalf of the board of the HCBF, we want to thank all of our authors and illustrators who participated in the 15th annual event yesterday!

Thank you to ALL of our volunteers who help the day run smoothly!

Thank you to the staff at Columbia-Greene Community College for hosting our event and making the day so incredibly easy for all who attend.

Thank you to all of our community organizations who join us to inform our children and families of the valuable services they provide!

Thank you to our food vendors, This & That Food Truck, Aloha Tacos, & Lemonheads for keeping the bellies full!

Thank you to Pulcher Transportation for providing a ride for anyone who needed one to the festival!

Thank you to ALL of our sponsors who make this day possible! We are forever grateful for the support you provide to bring the love of literacy to the children and families in our community!

05/01/2026

We are so excited to see you tomorrow at the 15th annual Hudson Children's Book Festival! This great event is made possible by our generous sponsors like you. Use the link in our bio to donate to help us continue to promote literacy in our local community!

The Hudson Children’s Book Festival, Inc., established in 2009 in the historic City of Hudson, NY, strives to create, nurture and sustain a culture of literacy in partnership with our community and schools in Hudson and the surrounding areas. The mission is to foster a love of reading by connecting children with world-class authors and illustrators at the annual free festival and special school and community events. Hudson Children’s Book Festival is a 501(c)3 charity.

05/01/2026

We can't wait to see Alan Katz TOMORROW at the Hudson Children's Book Festival!!! Here are some fun facts about him:
1. I’ve never eaten a pickle or had a cup of tea.
2. I’ve had a ventriloquist dummy named Jerry since I was four. He’s the best!
3. I just might be the biggest New York Mets fan ever.
Chat and learn more about his books at the festival!

04/30/2026

We can't wait to see Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich at the 2026 Hudson Children's Book Festival! Here are some fun facts about this fantastic author:
1. I love to make toys.
2. I once spent the day on Sesame Street.
3. My hoop earring got stuck to my sleeve when I met First Lady Michelle Obama.
See you on Saturday!

04/30/2026

We can't wait to see Dan Poblocki on Saturday! Here are some fun facts about this awesome author:
1. I have a phobia of sharks.
2. Growing up, I lived in a haunted house.
See you at the festival!

04/29/2026

We are ecstatic that Beth Ferry is attending the 2026 Hudson Children's Book Festival! Here are some fun facts about this superb author:
1. I have two bulldogs – an English and a Frenchie.
2. I collect sea glass.
3. I only grow pumpkins in my garden.
See you on Saturday!

04/29/2026

This Saturday, here is all the information you need to join us for the 15th annual HCBF at Columbia-Greene Community College from 10:00-3:00! Every child under 18 gets a FREE book coupon! HCSD students will get one at school from their teacher courtesy of hudsonliteracyfund
Then, head over to Olana for their birthday celebration! spottydogbooks columbiacountyny olanafredericchurch