Get ready for a literary adventure at Half Pint Co.'s 2nd annual local children's book author festival, "#KidsLit is Lit"!

Join us on Sunday, July 21st, from noon to 4pm at the vibrant Arbeiter Brewing Co.'s parking lot for an afternoon filled with stories, creativity, and family fun.

Explore the magic of storytelling as we welcome 9 local kid-friendly vendors, including 5 talented children's book authors and 4 other delightful vendors offering treats and treasures.

Immerse yourself in the world of imagination with captivating book readings by our esteemed authors, transporting young minds to whimsical realms and inspiring imaginations to soar.

Indulge your taste buds with delicious bites from our food truck and other tempting treats, ensuring every family member's appetite is satisfied.

Weather permitting, go bonkers in our bouncy castle.

For those eager to unleash their creativity, take advantage of our self-serve craft station, where little hands can craft big dreams and create cherished keepsakes.

This year’s authors:
Shelby Voeltz, author of Dream Big, Little Peanut
Julie Carroll, author of The Bready Bunch
Leslye Orr, author of The People on the Corner
Crown Shepherd, author of Black Girl, Black Girl; Black Boy, Black Boy, and more
Miriam Moore-Keish, author of Every Body is Different
Laura Larson, author of Where Do You Go?, Wild Mindfulness, and more

Other vendors:
Small Batch Oddities (incredible baked goods)
MBMB (iconic local artist and screen printer)
The Chalk Bloc (beautiful chalk with a sweet story)

This year’s food truck:
All Square (classic and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches)

Come one, come all, and join us as we celebrate the enchanting world of children's literature, where every page turn is a journey, and every story is a treasure to behold. See you there!

Tickets are free, but please reserve one ticket per child on our Humanitix event page. We use this for headcount purposes only so that we can prepare enough for each activity. Thank you!