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Youth Book Giveaways

   

Main Library at 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen
 Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 11:00AM–5:00PM

Every great reader needs a next great book! Kids and teens can take home a free book during the South Texas International Book Festival, thanks to generous book donations from H-E-B Read 3 and Literacy for Texas.

Stop by during Festival Day, find a new story to enjoy, and keep reading long after the festival is over.

   

   

H-E-B Read 3

H-E-B Read 3

Through its Read 3 initiative, H-E-B encourages families to make reading part of their everyday lives. Books donated by H-E-B Read 3 will help put more stories directly into the hands of young readers during Festival Day.

Literacy for Texas

Literacy for Texas

Literacy for Texas is helping young readers continue their reading journey beyond the festival with donated books available during the youth book giveaways.

Youth Book Giveaway

How to Get a Free Book

1. Visit Festival Day
Come to Main Library on Saturday, October 24.

2. Stop by the Youth Book Giveaways
Browse the books available for young readers.

3. Take Home a New Story
Choose a free book to enjoy at home.

   

   

More to Discover on Festival Day
The free books are only part of the day! The South Texas International Book Festival brings authors, readers, and families together for a full day of author sessions, storytelling, family activities, book giveaways, and more throughout Main Library.

Saturday, October 24, 2026
11:00AM–5:00PM

Colorful graphic displaying the 2026 South Texas International Book Festival theme, ‘Pages to Possibilities.’
[View Festival Day Schedule]  [Meet the Authors]

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