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.
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Tiffany D Jackson
Tiffany D. Jackson is the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of YA and MG novels such as Blood in the Water, Monday's Not Coming, Allegedly, The Scammer, and more. She is also the coauthor of Blackout and Whiteout, and author of the picture books Santa in the City and Trick-or-Treating in the City.
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Regina Black
Regina Black is a former litigator, current law school administrator, and lifelong romance reader who writes about art, identity, and love in the modern South. Her debut, The Art of Scandal, was named a best romance of 2023 by Publishers Weekly, Amazon, Audible, and the Chicago Public Library. Her second novel, August Lane, became an instant USA Today bestseller and was praised as a "powerhouse of the genre" by The New York Times Book Review.
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Bernice L McFadden
Bernice L. McFadden is a national bestselling, award-winning author celebrated for her richly layered novels that center ancestry, memory, and the enduring strength of Black women. She is the author of Sugar, The Book of Harlan, Praise Song for the Butterflies, and other acclaimed works of fiction. Her writing has earned numerous honors, including the American Book Award and an NAACP Image Award.
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Platinum 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.
