Buckeye Book Fair

06/19/2026

Ohio authors + illustrators: our July 1 submission deadline is almost here. If you want to be considered for the 2026 Buckeye Book Fair, now’s the moment. Send in your review copy and get your work in front of thousands of readers.

06/18/2026

Nightstand Check and Reader roll call!

How many books are currently stacked on your nightstand? One? Five? A teetering tower that could qualify as modern art? We see you, and we love it. 📚✨

In the month leading up to the Buckeye Book Fair, we partner with local businesses to celebrate the incredible authors who call Ohio home. One of our favorite moments this past year was meeting up with Ashley Willow, a popular Ohio romance writer, at Grigio Wine and Cocktail Lounge. She spent an extended evening in conversation with her readers, talking about her writing process, her journey, and the success of her wonderfully spicy books. The room was glowing with laughter, curiosity, and that special energy that happens when readers get to meet the storyteller behind the pages they adore.

Keep an eye out. We are planning now, and the full schedule for the Buckeye Book Crawl will be coming soon. You will not want to miss the authors, the venues, or the conversations waiting for you.

And of course, it all leads to the main event:

Buckeye Book Fair
Saturday, November 7, 2026
9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Greystone Event Center
50 Riffel Rd, Wooster, OH 44691

Suggested $2 donation supports our Young Authors Initiative.
More than 100 authors and illustrators will be here celebrating Ohio books with readers like you.

Tell us what your nightstand looks like today.

06/16/2026

Who’s your favorite living author? Tag them or tell us why their books keep you turning pages — we love hearing what (and who!) you’re reading.

And if you’re hoping to meet the next writer who’ll steal your heart, you just might find them at the 2026 Buckeye Book Fair. 📚✨

Saturday, November 7, 2026
Greystone Event Center
50 Riffel Rd, Wooster, OH 44691

Admission is a suggested $2 donation to support our Young Authors Initiative — helping the next generation of storytellers grow.

With 100+ authors and illustrators from across Ohio and beyond, this is your chance to discover new voices, celebrate local talent, and connect with the creators behind the stories you love.

Come for the books. Stay for the magic of meeting the people who write them.

06/13/2026

The best part of the Buckeye Book Fair isn’t on the schedule. It’s the unexpected conversation that becomes a favorite memory.

📚 Join us Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕤 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Greystone Event Center
50 Riffel Road, Wooster, OH 44691

Meet more than 100 authors and illustrators from Ohio and beyond. Discover new books, hear the stories behind them, and enjoy the kind of personal connections that make the Buckeye Book Fair unlike any other.

Admission is a suggested $2 donation, supporting our Young Authors Initiative.

Because adults deserve book fairs too. ❤️📖

06/11/2026

What book have you read more times than you can count? The one you reach for when you need comfort or inspiration or just a familiar voice on the page. We love hearing about the stories that stay with you. 📚✨

If you are looking for your next forever favorite, you might find it at the Buckeye Book Fair.

Saturday, November 7, 2026
9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Greystone Event Center
50 Riffel Rd, Wooster, OH 44691

Admission is a suggested 2 dollar donation to support our Young Authors Initiative.
More than 100 authors and illustrators from Ohio and beyond will be here to talk books, share stories, and meet readers who love what they create.

Come discover the book you will want to read again and again.

06/10/2026

Somewhere in Ohio right now, an author is typing the book you’ll be raving about next year. And there’s a very good chance you’ll meet them before everyone else does at the Buckeye Book Fair. 📚✨

Saturday, November 7, 2026
Greystone Event Center
50 Riffel Rd, Wooster, OH 44691

We suggest a $2 donation at the door to support our Young Authors Initiative, a small gift that helps future storytellers find their voice.

With 100+ authors and illustrators from across Ohio and beyond, this is your once‑a‑year chance to discover new favorites, celebrate local talent, and share the joy of books with a community that loves them as much as you do.

Come meet the stories before they hit the shelves.

06/02/2026

We are honored and grateful to receive Sustainability Funding from the Ohio Arts Council.

This investment helps strengthen the Buckeye Book Fair's mission of connecting readers with authors, promoting literacy, and creating meaningful literary experiences for our community. Support like this allows us to continue serving students, educators, families, and book lovers across Ohio while building a strong foundation for the future.

Thank you to the Ohio Arts Council for recognizing the value of literary arts and for supporting organizations that enrich communities through creativity, learning, and lifelong reading.

05/29/2026

Support Literacy. Support Ohio. 🏠📖

The Buckeye Book Fair is more than just an event; it’s a mission. Your donations help us connect classrooms with professional authors and keep our annual fair accessible to everyone.

As a thank you, donors receive an exclusive Buckeye Book Fair patch (while supplies last!). Help us keep Ohio’s literary heartbeat strong.

👉 Donate or Volunteer at BuckeyeBookFair.org

Photo: Tricia Springstubb presenting to Wooster City School Students

05/28/2026

The newest edition of The Buckeye Bookmark is here! 📚

This month’s newsletter takes readers behind the scenes of the Buckeye Book Fair with a feature on “What Happens Between Book Fairs?” highlighting the year-round work of promoting literacy, supporting Ohio authors, planning educational programs, and building community through books.

We’re also spotlighting a conversation with acclaimed Ohio author Dan Chaon and sharing important reminders that time is running out for 2026 Buckeye Book Fair submissions and 2026 Buckeye Book Camp registration.

Thank you to the volunteers, educators, librarians, publishers, authors, illustrators, and readers who help make this work possible all year long. Be sure to subscribe and follow along for more updates from Ohio’s literary community.

Discover the latest insights from the Buckeye Book Fair, showcasing Ohio authors, literacy programs, and submissions for upcoming events!

05/25/2026

Calling all young storytellers! 🎨✨

The Buckeye Book Fair isn't just for adults; it’s a family affair! From the Young Authors Conference on Nov 6th to the Young Author Excellence Awards, we are proud to nurture the next generation of Ohio writers.

Bring the kids on Saturday, Nov 7th for a day of inspiration, imagination, and, of course, plenty of new books!