DECATUR, Ga. — The 20th annual Decatur Book Festival is set to take place in downtown Decatur on October 3-4. This year’s celebration will feature over 100 authors, commemorating two decades of the festival. Admission is free and open to the public.
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The festival will include a variety of events such as author discussions, book signings, cooking demonstrations, live performances, a street fair, children's activities, and special community events, showcasing both local and nationally recognized authors. Executive Director Leslie Wingate emphasized the event's mission to highlight diverse voices and make literature accessible.
The festival will kick off on Friday evening with acclaimed poet and essayist Saeed Jones alongside New York Times bestselling author Angie Thomas. Thomas will discuss her latest book, “Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Book of Anansi,” at 6 p.m., followed by Jones as the keynote speaker at 7 p.m.
Notable authors attending include Stacey Abrams, Mary Roach, Elizabeth George, Jason Mott, Rebecca Ross, Tiffany D. Jackson, Derrick Barnes, and Kimberly Belflower. Saturday’s festivities will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., transforming downtown Decatur into a vibrant fair.
The festival is also accepting donations and volunteer applications. Wingate expressed excitement for the event, welcoming both returning attendees and newcomers to experience the festival's energy and significance within the literary community.