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Celebrate Our Roots & Stories:
12th Annual South Texas Book Festival

Blue Line    

Main Library at 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen
Saturday, October 25 from 11AM-5PM


A Free Event for All Ages


The Festival’s Main Day of authors, captivating readings, book signings, creative crafts, delectable food, and non-stop fun!

Below, you're able to browse the lineup of events, featuring author panels, storytime, book signings, special guests, activities, and more! Sessions are organized by time for your convenience.
 

Details coming soon!
    
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11:00AM Sessions

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Youth Contest Ceremony

 - For Families -
11:00AM │ Auditorium

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Scorch Hedgehog of Doom:
Storytime
w/ Cate Berry

 - For Kids -
11:00AM │Children's Department

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My Mother Cursed My Name:
A Book Discussion
w/ Anamely Salgado Reyes

 - For Adults -
11:30AM │ Meeting Rm A

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Book Sales & Signings
w/ The Storybook Garden

 - For All Ages -
All Day │Computer Lab

    
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Youth Book Giveaways

 - For Kids & Teens -
All Day │ Reference Department

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Food Trucks

 - For Families -
All Day │ Outdoor Mall Area

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Family Fun Zone

 - For Families -
All Day │ Outdoor Mall Area

    

12:00PM Sessions

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Realms Unleashed Book Talk
w/ Julie Kagawa

 - For Teens -
12:00PM │ Teen Department

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The Witches of El Paso
w/ Luis Jaramillo

 - For Adults -
12:30PM │ Auditorium

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Book Sales & Signings
w/ The Storybook Garden

 - For All Ages -
All Day │Computer Lab

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Youth Book Giveaways

 - For Kids & Teens -
All Day │ Reference Department

    
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Food Trucks

 - For Families -
All Day │ Outdoor Mall Area

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Family Fun Zone

 - For Families -
All Day │ Outdoor Mall Area

    

1:00PM Sessions

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Stargazing & Secrets Book Talk
w/ Jen Wang

 - For Teens -
1:30PM │ Teen Department

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Book Sales & Signings
w/ The Storybook Garden

 - For All Ages -
All Day │Computer Lab

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Youth Book Giveaways

 - For Kids & Teens -
All Day │ Reference Department

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Food Trucks

 - For Families -
All Day │ Outdoor Mall Area

    
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Family Fun Zone

 - For Families -
All Day │ Outdoor Mall Area

    

2:00PM Sessions

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Halal Hot Dogs Storytime
w/Susannah Aziz

 - For Kids -
2:30PM │ Children's Department

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Book Sales & Signings
w/ The Storybook Garden

 - For All Ages -
All Day │Computer Lab

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Youth Book Giveaways

 - For Kids & Teens -
All Day │ Reference Department

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Food Trucks

 - For Families -
All Day │ Outdoor Mall Area

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Family Fun Zone

 - For Families -
All Day │ Outdoor Mall Area

    

3:00PM Sessions

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The Search Committee
w/ José Skinner

 - For Adults -
3:00PM │ Meeting Room A

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Danny Phantom: Sketch & Tell
w/ Gabriela Epstein

 - For Teens -
3:30PM │ Auditorium

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In My Mosque: Storytime
w/ M.O. Yuksel

 - For Kids -
3:30PM │ Children's Department

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Youth Book Giveaways

 - For Kids & Teens -
All Day │ Reference Department

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Food Trucks

 - For Families -
All Day │ Outdoor Mall Area

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Family Fun Zone

 - For Families -
All Day │ Outdoor Mall Area

    

4:00PM Sessions

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Food Trucks

 - For Families -
All Day │ Outdoor Mall Area

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Youth Book Giveaways

 - For Kids & Teens -
All Day │ Reference Department

    

 

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