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Join us September 13, 2025 for our beloved Literary Lawn Party! Each year, we unite readers and authors in an exciting celebration of books!
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06/06/2026

☀️📚 Summer reading stack loading…

Longer days, slower mornings, and a growing pile of books we fully intend to finish (no promises 😌). What’s in your summer stack right now?

06/04/2026

Travel. Mystery. Love. Survival. Friendship. Art. Coming-of-age. Whatever story you're looking for, you'll find it at the Mississippi Book Festival.

Meet an incredible lineup of authors, including Andrew McCarthy, Tom Junod, Darnell Lamont Walker, Michelle Young, Tiffany L. Warren, Kelly Foster Lundquist, Jenny Jackson, Katy Simpson Smith, Kevin Powers, and T Clark.

Join us Saturday, September 26, for a free day of author talks, book signings, conversations, and literary discovery. Think of it as the ultimate literary lawn party—packed with stories for every reader and every personality.

The books are waiting. All you have to do is show up.
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06/02/2026

🎉📚 Big laughs and big stories are headed to the Capitol lawn! We’re thrilled to announce that Kate McKinnon will be joining us as a panelist at the 2026 Mississippi Book Festival!

Known for her wildly imaginative debut novel, The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science, Kate brings humor, adventure, and a delightfully quirky world to young readers. We can’t wait to welcome her to Jackson for what’s sure to be a fun and unforgettable conversation.

06/01/2026

🌈📚 Happy Pride Month!

This month and every month, we celebrate stories that uplift, connect, and reflect the many voices in our community. Here’s to the authors, readers, and storytellers who remind us that every story deserves to be heard.

05/30/2026

The authors at the Mississippi Book Festival love meeting their readers because books don’t stop on the page—they live on in you.

Meeting readers means meeting the people who laughed, cried, thought deeply, healed, or escaped through their stories. It’s a reminder that words connect us in powerful, personal ways.

05/29/2026

Please join us in congratulating our Director, Ellen Daniels, on being named a 2026 Hometown Hero by Visit Jackson.

Ellen’s impact on Mississippi’s literary community can be felt far beyond the pages of a book. Through her passion, leadership, and dedication to connecting readers and writers across our state, she has helped shape the Mississippi Book Festival into the celebration it is today.

This recognition is so well deserved, and we are grateful for all she continues to do for books, literacy, and the Mississippi community. Congratulations, Ellen! 📚

05/28/2026

We’re honored to announce that Belle Burden will join us at the 2026 Mississippi Book Festival on Saturday, September 26, in downtown Jackson.

Her internationally bestselling memoir, Strangers: A Memoir of a Marriage, has sparked meaningful conversations around trust, financial independence, and the importance of asking hard questions within relationships. With honesty and grace, Burden shares a deeply personal story that has resonated with readers around the world.

We can’t wait to welcome her to the Capitol lawn and hear more about the powerful response her book continues to inspire. 💛

05/27/2026

Seeing young readers light up with excitement, curiosity, and joy is what it’s all about. You make us smile—and remind us why stories matter. 💛📚

05/26/2026

We are excited to announce that world-renowned hip-hop artist and New York Times bestselling author Rick Ross is joining us for the 2026 Mississippi Book Festival on Saturday, September 26, right here in downtown Jackson!

Born in Clarksdale, Ross is returning to his roots to share his new book, Renaissance of a Boss Man: Notes from a Creative Reawakening. We all know him for his massive presence in music and business, but this book shows a different side. It’s a raw, powerful look at what it takes to reinvent yourself, stay creative, and build a legacy that actually lasts.

He’ll be taking the stage for an open conversation about his creative journey, his vision, and what it really means to define success on your own terms.

05/22/2026

Behind every great festival moment is a team of dedicated volunteers making it all happen. From welcoming guests to guiding authors and keeping everything running smoothly, our volunteers are the heart of the Mississippi Book Festival.

Thank you for showing up, stepping in, and making the day unforgettable.

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http://www.msbookfestival.com/

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