Winnsboro Hosts the Annual Festival of Books

Winnsboro Festival of Books 2023 takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 6 in downtown Winnsboro.

The morning includes various children’s activities, readings from children’s book authors, a fun chalk art/activity display, and introduction and registration for the new local chapter of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program. Author Robyn McGrath will read from and sign her book Dolly!: The Story of Dolly Parton and Her Big Dream.

Bestselling Austin-based author of books for young readers Chris Barton is also featured at the festival.

Approximately 40 published authors of both children’s and adult literature are expected to sell and sign their books throughout the day.

Special guests this year are members of the Fort Worth Poetry Society who present poetry readings.

Winnsboro native Melissa Lenhardt, known for her mystery and historical fiction, is another festival participant. She heads a round-table discussion on the topic of “The Author’s Life.”

The mission of WCA’s annual book festival is to bring readers and writers together to share in a myriad of adventures that books offer as they expand knowledge, spark imagination, and encourage life-long learning for people of all ages.

View the full schedule of events at www. winnsborocenterforthearts.com/literary_events and call (903) 342-0686 for more information.

Adult and children’s activities take place throughout the day in downtown Winnsboro during the annual Festival of Books. Courtesy Photos