Deep Valley Book Festival

Deep Valley Book Festival The Deep Valley Book Festival gets its name from the setting of the beloved children’s books (Betsy-Tacy) written by Mankato-born author Maud Hart Lovelace.

The Festival provides readers the chance to interact with their favorite authors and meet new ones. This FREE family event features authors and illustrators, book sales and signings, book drawings and face painting and prizes for kids.

Thank you, KMSU, for being a sponsor for the 10th edition of the Deep Valley Book Festival held on October 3rd, 2026, at...
05/11/2026

Thank you, KMSU, for being a sponsor for the 10th edition of the Deep Valley Book Festival held on October 3rd, 2026, at the Courtyard by Marriott!

The NEW author page is live on the Deep Valley Book Festival Website now! We are still adding new authors as they submit...
05/08/2026

The NEW author page is live on the Deep Valley Book Festival Website now! We are still adding new authors as they submit their author biographies, so check back often to see who will be at the 10th edition on October 3rd at the Courtyard by Marriott.

https://www.deepvalleybookfestival.com/2026-author-directory

04/28/2026

Check out this great promo for our Keynote Author!

Congratulations to everyone who guessed! The Keynote Author is Kate DiCamillo!We can't wait to see you on October 3rd at...
04/28/2026

Congratulations to everyone who guessed! The Keynote Author is Kate DiCamillo!

We can't wait to see you on October 3rd at the Marriott Hotel in Mankato for the 10th Edition of the Deep Valley Book Festival!

Final Clue! If all the clues haven't help, tune in tomorrow to find out who our Keynote Author is!Image Text: The wait i...
04/27/2026

Final Clue! If all the clues haven't help, tune in tomorrow to find out who our Keynote Author is!

Image Text: The wait is almost over . . . Our 2026 keynote author has touched millions of readers with stories full of hope, courage, and heart. Can you guess who it is?

We can't wait to tell you who this author is! Here is another clue!Image Text: From heartfelt chapter books to unforgett...
04/26/2026

We can't wait to tell you who this author is! Here is another clue!

Image Text: From heartfelt chapter books to unforgettable characters, this author's stories are loved by readers of all ages.

Here is clue 5! Leave your guesses for who you think the Keynote Author is in the comments!Image text: You may have met ...
04/25/2026

Here is clue 5! Leave your guesses for who you think the Keynote Author is in the comments!

Image text: You may have met a certain loyal dog who went on quite an emotional journey . . .

Maybe this clue, with the clue from a couple of days ago, will help you guess who the Keynote Author is! Leave us a comm...
04/24/2026

Maybe this clue, with the clue from a couple of days ago, will help you guess who the Keynote Author is! Leave us a comment with your guess!

Image Text: A tale of friendship between an unlikely royal and an even more unlikely companion made this author unforgettable.

It is World Book Day! Why not try to guess who our Keynote Author is?Image Text: Our keynote has won one of the highest ...
04/23/2026

It is World Book Day! Why not try to guess who our Keynote Author is?

Image Text: Our keynote has won one of the highest honors in children's literature . . . more than once.

Hmmm... Any guesses? Leave us a comment with your guesses!Image Text: This beloved author has written about some very sm...
04/22/2026

Hmmm... Any guesses? Leave us a comment with your guesses!

Image Text: This beloved author has written about some very small heroes with very big hearts.

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