Chappaqua Children's Book Festival in Photos

Compiled by Iyana Jones |

Oct 01, 2024

Authors and readers gathered at the Chappaqua Train Station in Chappaqua, N.Y. on September 28 to enjoy the 12th annual Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival, first launched in 2013. More than 100 children’s authors and illustrators were present for a day of storytimes, panels, and activities. We’ve rounded up the festival highlights here.

Author Laura Numeroff with her beloved characters Mouse and Pig from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and If You Give a Pig a Party.

Author Lesa Cline-Ransome (l.) and illustrator James Ransome prepare to sign books for readers.

Authors Dan Santat (l.) and Kevin Lewis enjoying the festivities.

(From l.): authors Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, Nikki Grimes, and Vashti Harrison take a selfie together.

Attendees gather to enjoy a bubble bus.

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