St. Pete Reads! Lit Fest

A magical day of reading and storytelling, where #kidlit authors inspire in St. Pete!

St. Pete Reads! Lit Fest 2024 is presented in collaboration with The Woodson African American Museum of Florida, The St. Petersburg Library System and Florida Humanities.

Made possible by our amazing partners: The Woodson African American Museum of Florida, St. Petersburg Library System, Florida Humanities, Gobioff Foundation, Children’s Home Society, Competitive Readers Coalition, St. Petersburg College Jamerson Campus, Deuces Live, and our awesome community of donors!
📸 Elan Vital Visuals

Get Involved!

Join the Planning Committee

St. Pete Reads! Literacy Festival’s objective is to entertain, engage, educate, and empower through children’s literature and to highlight literacy programs and resources accessible to youth and families residing in South St. Pete. Want to help bring the community-centered festival to life?

Click the link to fill out the Planning Committee Interest Form.

Become a Vendor

Are you an author/illustrator or a local organization interested in sharing the joy of reading?

Click the link to fill out the Vendor Interest Form.

Become a Volunteer

St. Pete Read! Lit Fest would not be possible without the help of amazing volunteers!

There are opportunities for youth, group, and individual volunteering.

Click the link to fill out the Volunteer Interest Form.



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