Tweens Read Book Festival

Tweens Read Book Festival Tweens Read is a FREE book festival that aims to connect tween readers (grades 5-8) with authors.

Join us Saturday, October 25th, 2025 at Dobie High School in Houston, TX.

We โค๏ธ our volunteers! Join the   team and help inspire the next generation of readers. Sign up today at www.tweensread.c...
09/11/2026

We โค๏ธ our volunteers! Join the team and help inspire the next generation of readers. Sign up today at www.tweensread.com/volunteers ๐Ÿ“š

๐Ÿ“š๐ŸšŒ Attention Teachers & Librarians! ๐ŸšŒ๐Ÿ“šPlanning to bring students to the Tweens Read Book Festival? Don't miss out on fun...
09/09/2026

๐Ÿ“š๐ŸšŒ Attention Teachers & Librarians! ๐ŸšŒ๐Ÿ“š

Planning to bring students to the Tweens Read Book Festival? Don't miss out on funding support for transportation!

โœ… Bus Grant Application Deadline: September 18, 2026

If you haven't submitted your application yet, now is the time. Help make this unforgettable literacy experience accessible to your students!

Visit https://www.tweensread.com/buses-parking for more information on the Bus Grant program!

Registration is open for  ! Join us for this free event where you can meet authors and fellow readers. ๐Ÿ“š๏ธ
08/21/2026

Registration is open for ! Join us for this free event where you can meet authors and fellow readers. ๐Ÿ“š๏ธ

๐ŸšŒThrough generous donations from , , , , and  we are able to provide bus grants to schools bring groups to the festival....
08/21/2026

๐ŸšŒThrough generous donations from , , , , and we are able to provide bus grants to schools bring groups to the festival. The bus grant application is now live! You can find it on the Tween Read website. Applications are due Sept. 18th. We can't wait to share the day with you! ๐ŸšŒ

๐ŸŒŸ KEYNOTE SPEAKER ๐ŸŒŸWe're thrilled to reveal the Keynote Speaker for  : award-winning author Rex Ogle! ๐ŸŒŸRex will take the...
08/21/2026

๐ŸŒŸ KEYNOTE SPEAKER ๐ŸŒŸ
We're thrilled to reveal the Keynote Speaker for : award-winning author Rex Ogle! ๐ŸŒŸ
Rex will take the stage on October 24, 2026, to discuss his powerful new middle grade novel, Absent ๐Ÿ“–โœจ.
From the very first author announcement to today's big reveal, we've been building an unforgettable lineup, and we can't imagine a better way to cap it off than with Rex Ogle leading the conversation.
Join us for a day filled with books, inspiration, and incredible stories at the Tweens Read Book Festival!

๐ŸŒŸ AUTHOR REVEAL  #17 ๐ŸŒŸA beloved voice in children's and young adult literature is headed to  ! ๐ŸŽ‰Please join us in welcom...
08/20/2026

๐ŸŒŸ AUTHOR REVEAL #17 ๐ŸŒŸ
A beloved voice in children's and young adult literature is headed to ! ๐ŸŽ‰
Please join us in welcoming Nic Stone, who will be sharing her new middle grade novel, Dasia Forever โค๏ธ๐Ÿ“–.
Known for creating memorable characters and stories that stay with readers long after the last page, Nic's panels are sure to be a festival highlight!
Stay tuned tomorrow for our Keynote Speaker announcement!

๐ŸŒŸ AUTHOR REVEAL  #16 ๐ŸŒŸThink you're ready to press start on your next favorite read? ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ‘€We're thrilled to announce that El...
08/20/2026

๐ŸŒŸ AUTHOR REVEAL #16 ๐ŸŒŸ
Think you're ready to press start on your next favorite read? ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ‘€
We're thrilled to announce that Eliot Schrefer will be joining us at to discuss his chilling new middle grade horror novel, Fatal Glitch: Let's Play a Game! โš ๏ธ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ“–
If you love suspense, scares, and stories that keep you guessing, this is one author session you won't want to miss.

๐ŸŒŸ AUTHOR REVEAL  #15 ๐ŸŒŸThe   author lineup just got even more awesome! ๐ŸŽ‰We're excited to share that Misako Rocks! will be...
08/20/2026

๐ŸŒŸ AUTHOR REVEAL #15 ๐ŸŒŸ
The author lineup just got even more awesome! ๐ŸŽ‰
We're excited to share that Misako Rocks! will be joining us on October 24, 2026 to talk about her new graphic novel, Double Trouble: Lost in Japan! ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ“–
Known for her energetic storytelling and vibrant artwork, Misako brings humor, heart, and plenty of fun to every page. We can't wait for Tweens Read attendees to meet her and learn all about her latest graphic novel adventure!

๐ŸŒŸ AUTHOR REVEAL  #14 ๐ŸŒŸLetโ€™s give a warm, Tweens Read welcome to Lisa Moore Ramรฉe! ๐ŸŽ‰Lisa will be sharing her new middle g...
08/20/2026

๐ŸŒŸ AUTHOR REVEAL #14 ๐ŸŒŸ
Letโ€™s give a warm, Tweens Read welcome to Lisa Moore Ramรฉe! ๐ŸŽ‰
Lisa will be sharing her new middle grade novel, More Trouble Than It's Worth ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ’ซ, a story sure to spark conversations, laughter, and plenty of heart.
Join us at to hear from Lisa and our other amazing guest authors!

๐ŸŒŸ AUTHOR REVEAL  #13 ๐ŸŒŸWe're delighted to welcome Roseanne Parry to the   lineup! ๐ŸŽ‰Roseanne will be sharing her new novel...
08/20/2026

๐ŸŒŸ AUTHOR REVEAL #13 ๐ŸŒŸ
We're delighted to welcome Roseanne Parry to the lineup! ๐ŸŽ‰
Roseanne will be sharing her new novel, A Raven of the Rainforest ๐Ÿฆ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ“–, an unforgettable story that takes readers deep into the wonders of the natural world.
Join us on October 24, 2026 at the Tweens Read Book Festival to hear from Roseanne and an amazing lineup of authors, illustrators, and storytellers!
Today we are announcing 5 authors to the line-up, so keep your notifications on and get ready for more exciting news! ๐Ÿ‘€โœจ

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