Petersburg Book Fest

05/11/2026

“We are thrilled to announce that Julian Randall, a poet and author of Shook, will be attending the Petersburg Book Fest on September 12, 2026 at the Virginia State Multipurpose Center to chat about all things middle grade poetry✍🏽!

The Petersburg Book Fest is a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity, and community! You can grab your FREE tickets for the Petersburg Book Fest at the link in our bio! 

See you in September!”

05/11/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Regina Black, best selling author of The Art of Scandal and August Lane, will be attending the Petersburg Book Fest on September 12, 2026 at the Virginia State Multipurpose Center to chat about all things romance 🧡!

The Petersburg Book Fest is a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity, and community! You can grab your FREE tickets for the Petersburg Book Fest at the link in our bio! 

See you in September!”

05/01/2026

🚨KENNEDY RYAN IS COMING TO PETERSBURG, VA!! 🚨

This year we are kicking off the 2026 Petersburg Book Fest with a bang! Bestselling author will be joining us on Friday, September 11, 2026 for our SIP, SAVOR AND STORIES event!

This event will moderated by two of our favorite book influencers and social media creatives Talia Cadet ( ) and Sera Wright ( ) 🩷

Tickets are on sale NOW on Eventbrite!

💵 : $100 per person and includes dinner and a copy of Score (Paperback). Cash bar will be open.

🏬 : Appomattox Event Center 9 W Old Street #100 Petersburg, VA 23803

Get your tickets on Resist Booksellers Eventbrite page.

We can’t wait to see you there!

04/27/2026

🚨KENNEDY RYAN IS COMING TO PETERSBURG, VA!! 🚨

This year we are kicking off the 2026 Petersburg Book Fest with a bang! Bestselling author will be joining us on Friday, September 11, 2026 for our SIP, SAVOR AND STORIES event!

This event will moderated by two of our favorite book influencers and social media creatives Talia Cadet ( ) and Sera Wright ( ) 🩷

Tickets go on sale FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026 at 8:00am EST on Eventbrite.

💵 : $100 per person and includes dinner and a copy of Score (Paperback). Cash bar will be open.

🏬 : Appomattox Event Center 9 W Old Street #100 Petersburg, VA 23803

Get your tickets on Resist Booksellers Eventbrite page.

We can’t wait to see you there!

09/06/2025

PANEL: BEYOND THE NORM

We can’t wait for you to experience this panel discussion at the Petersburg Book Fest on Saturday, September 13, 2025.🧡🧡🧡

PANEL TIME: 1:45 PM
STAGE LOCATION: Appomattox Regional Governor’s Auditorium

Description:
Exploring how Black authors are shifting narratives beyond pain and struggle to highlight stories of depth, imagination, and everyday experiences.

Make sure to register for the Petersburg Book Fest by clicking the link in our bio.

Moderator - Bailey West ( )

Authors/Panelists

🧡 Shanora Williams
🧡Sandra Jackson-Opoku
🧡Jamila Minnicks
🧡Sara Koffi

09/06/2025

PANEL: SELF-CARE ISN’T SELFISH

We can’t wait for you to experience this panel discussion at the Petersburg Book Fest on Saturday, September 13, 2025.🧡🧡🧡

PANEL TIME: 3:30 PM
STAGE LOCATION: Appomattox Regional Governor’s Gymnasium

Description:
From friendships and family to romantic relationships, self-care plays a crucial role in healthy connections. This panel discusses the balance between being there for others and making space for personal well-being.

Make sure to register for the Petersburg Book Fest by clicking the link in our bio.

Moderator - Ariane McKeller Crosby ( )

Authors/Panelists

🧡Jasmine Marie
🧡Jor-El Caraballo

09/05/2025

OWN YOUR VOICE

We can’t wait for you to experience this panel discussion at the Petersburg Book Fest on Saturday, September 13, 2025.🧡🧡🧡

PANEL TIME: 3:30 PM
STAGE LOCATION: Appomattox Regional Governor’s School Auditorium

Description:
This panel explores how self-publishing allows authors to tell stories on their own terms. Hear from writers who took the reins and built their platforms one page at a time.

Make sure to register for the Petersburg Book Fest by clicking the link in our bio.

Demetrius Frazier - Moderator ( )

Authors/Panelists

🧡CM Lockhart
🧡Robert “YB” Youngblood

09/04/2025

09/04/2025

THE ARTISTRY STAGE

We can’t wait for you to experience the amazing performances at the Petersburg Book Fest on Saturday, September 13, 2025.🧡🧡🧡

PANEL TIME: 9:45 AM
STAGE LOCATION: Appomattox Regional Governor’s School Black Box Theater

Description:
Check out The Artistry Stage with Paula G. & Friends. Poet & author Paula G. Akinwole brings poetry, spoken word, and slam poetry together on one stage to display the power of therapeutic arts both in print and in performance. Eah poet will bring their books, display their craft, and cultivate a conversation around poetry’s place amongst literary arts.

Make sure to register for the Petersburg Book Fest by clicking the link in our bio.

09/03/2025

Fun Wherever We Are: An Interactive Reading of At Night They Danced at the Petersburg Book Fest!

We can’t wait for you to experience this reading with Victoria Scott-Miller at the Petersburg Book Fest on Saturday, September 13, 2025. 🧡🧡

READING TIME: 10:00 am - 10:45 am

About the Book: Two brothers don’t know what to make of their parents spending their date night at home in this charming picture book celebrating the joy of a close-knit family sharing a special evening of togetherness, fun, and love.

Author/Featured Writer - Victoria Scott-Miller ( ) is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and global thought leader based in Raleigh, North Carolina.