Thanks to everyone who helped make the 2008 Louisiana Book Festival such a huge success! Join us Saturday, October 17, 2009, for the 7th Louisiana Book Festival. Check back with us for updates.


Schedule for 2008 festival available to download!

Press coverage of the 2008 Louisiana Book Festival:

Greg Langley, Books Editor, The Advocate

October 3, 2008
Book Festival should be a real page turner

August 3, 2008
Book festivals dot fall calendar

Susan Larson, Book Editor, The Times-Picayune

October 8, 2008
A look back at the Louisiana Book Festival

October 2, 2008
Bring the kids to the Louisiana Book Festival

October 1, 2008
Author William Joyce wins the 2008 Louisiana Writer Award

Louisiana Book Festival is a state-sponsored free event with something to offer everyone


6th Annual
Louisiana Book Festival

Saturday, October 4, 2008
10 AM - 7:30 PM

At the State Library of Louisiana, Louisiana State Capitol, Louisiana State Museum and in Nearby Locations

The Louisiana Center for the Book, State Library of Louisiana, proudly presents the sixth annual Louisiana Book Festival, Louisiana's FREE, world-class literary celebration. Offering unique opportunities for booklovers of all ages to interact with more than 150 exceptional writers, poets and storytellers and to enjoy an inspiring variety of book-related activities, exhibitions and demonstrations.

Food, Music, Exhibitors, Crafts too!

SPECIAL EVENTS!
Friday, October 3, 2008
Writing WordShops
The Authors Party!

It all takes place in the heart of Baton Rouge at the State Library of Louisiana, Louisiana State Capitol, Louisiana State Museum and in nearby locations.

Download our Festival Site Map.