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Celebrate the Power of Stories at the Petersburg Book Fest!
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to ignite a love for reading, build connections through the joy of literature, and champion artistic expression in all its forms. Whether you're a bookworm, an aspiring writer, or someone who loves the buzz of a great event, the Petersburg Book Fest is here for you! Dive into a world of captivating stories, inspiring voices, and endless imagination. Let’s make literary magic together—because here in Petersburg, every story matters, and yours is waiting to be told!
Cultivating Literacy & Community
The Petersburg Book Fest is a vibrant celebration of literacy, community, and artistic expression, bringing together readers, writers, and creatives from across the East Coast. Whether you’re discovering new authors, supporting a Black-owned bookstore, or enjoying local food, this festival is the perfect place to connect and be inspired.
Book Fest Mission
The mission of the Petersburg Book Fest is to cultivate literacy, nurture literary community, and promote artistic expression. The Petersburg Book Fest, through author engagements, fun activities, vendor access and community involvement, will deliver a bookish experience that will deliver a long lasting impact on literacy engagement to the 1,500 to 2,000 expected attendees from the local region and across the east coast.
The Values That Shape Us
Community
We value bringing people together for a common objective, interest and experience.
Access
We make access to all experiences and benefits regardless of economic status our number one priority.
Featured Authors/Moderators
Explore the full list of featured authors and speakers for the Petersburg Book Fest.
C. M. Lockhart
C. M. Lockhart (also known as Chelsea) writes books about Black girls who aren’t all that nice. Her debut novel, We Are the Origin, was released June 2022, and her latest series, The Lady Widow, is her first venture into the sci-fi genre.
Jamila Minnicks
Jamila Minnicks' debut novel Moonrise Over New Jessup (Algonquin Books, 2023) won the 2021 PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction, the 2024 Black Caucus for the American Library Association First Novelist Award, and the 2023 Southern Literary Review Book of the Year.
Ladarrion Williams
LaDarrion Williams is a Los Angeles based-playwright, filmmaker, author, and screenwriter whose goal is to cultivate a new era of Black fantasy, providing space and agency for Black characters and stories in a new, fresh and fantastical way.
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Help Create an Unforgettable Festival Experience!
The Petersburg Book Fest is in need of volunteers on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Don't just read about it, be a part of it! Share your love of reading, writing, or art while supporting the Petersburg community. Volunteers will be responsible for communicating event information, supporting event logistics, and answering general inquiries and assistance by event attendees.
Event Partners and Collaborators
Resist Booksellers, Black bookstore independently owned and operated in Historic Petersburg since 2022.
Your Support Makes a Difference
Your donation helps bring books, authors, and community together at the Petersburg Book Fest. Support our mission to inspire, educate, and celebrate the power of storytelling!
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