Deep Valley Book Festival in Mankato seeks writers and readers

The Deep Valley Book Festival, held Saturday, Oct. 5, in Mankato, connects readers and writers in a celebration of literature and literacy. This FREE, day-long festival brings people together to celebrate our vibrant literary culture.

​The Deep Valley Book Festival features dozens of authors, illustrators, publishers, literary organizations and hundreds of books! Visit with a favorite author or meet a new one, have your book signed, or listen to authors talk about their works. This FREE family event features a full day of programs, speakers, panel discussions, Minnesota Authors from the Past, food, music, children’s activities, door prizes and young writers awards and more.

Keynote speakers this year include writer Jacqueline West, illustrator Derek Anderson, and writer Allen Eskens.

For a small fee, authors can have a table at the event to sell their books.