Saturday, November 14, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Ballroom & The Attic
Read Local Book Festival is for Readers, Local Utah Authors & Aspiring Authors
The READ LOCAL BOOK FESTIVAL is an event celebrating local authors and the joy of reading! Join us for an author panel featuring Ally Condie, Ann Dee Elllis, and Lindsey Leavitt as they share insights into the writing and publishing process. Then, meet local authors, explore the booths, and enjoy activities and book signings.
Readers and writers of all ages welcome!
REGISTRATION
Tickets are NOT required for this event.
SCHEDULE
The event runs from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 14, 2026
11:00 - 12:45 PM Author Check-in & Booth Set-up
1:00 - 1:50 PM Author Panel in The Nelson Attic: Ally Condie, Ann Dee Ellis, & Lindsey Leavitt
2:00 - 4:00 PM Author Booths in The Ballroom: Local Author Meet & Greets and Book Signings.
PARTICIPATING AUTHORS
C.F. Gonzi
Chelsea Fransen
Chelsey M. Ortega
Christopher McClelland
Cleiton V. Lima
D.C. Wynters
Hannah Melville
Hannah Shoaf Hardy
Harrison Jenkins
Heather B. Moore
J.A. Hemingway
Joe Monson
Judith Hale Everett
Justin Greer
Karin Mallard
Kimberly Loper
Lauren Burlett
M.C. Lee
Maggie Bradford
Mairi Bontorno
Marcus Williams
Marian Scadden
Max Florschutz
Natalie Brianne
Orwenda
R.R. Mangold
Rebecca Rode & Sasha Hart
Richard Monk
Rio L. Barney
S.K. Wenger
S.L. McMullin
Shaun Barrowes
Shelly E. Powell
Staci Olsen
Taffy Lovell
Tanya Harris Roundy
T.J. Tarbet
Tyler Tarter
V.S. Lawrence
Valeria Nuñez
APPLICATION
The application deadline was Monday, August 31, 2026. We are not accepting additional authors at this time.
QUESTIONS?
If you require further assistance or have other questions, please contact our outreach librarian via the contact information found below.