From Bestsellers to Breakouts: Discover Today’s Most Talked-About Voices

The Buckeye Book Fair is unlike any other literary festival! It’s a place where the most impressive authors and illustrators from Ohio stand shoulder-to-shoulder with today’s trending names, all eager to meet you. For 38 years, this beloved event has sparked a passion for reading and created unforgettable moments between readers and the storytellers they admire.

On Saturday, November 7th, 2026, the Greystone Event Center in Wooster will transform into a one-of-a-kind gathering where New York Times bestselling illustrators like Richard Cowdrey and acclaimed authors such as Loren Long, Amanda Flower, Patrick Ryan and so many others come together under one roof. It’s rare to find so much talent—spanning children’s stories, young adult adventures, and thought-provoking nonfiction—accessible in such a personal, face-to-face way.

The Buckeye Book Fair is more than a marketplace for books; it’s a chance to connect, to be inspired, and to share in Ohio’s literary heartbeat. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this extraordinary celebration of stories and the people who bring them to life. This is not just Ohio’s literary tradition, it’s an experience you’ll carry with you long after the fair.

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