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CELEBRATING BOOKS, READING, AND THE LITERARY ARTS

CONNECTING READERS OF ALL AGES WITH INSPIRING AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS

Festival Details

OUR BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY

Early reader and picture books are foundational for childhood development. They accelerate language and vocabulary acquisition, cultivate critical thinking, and build reading comprehension.
Beyond literacy, these books stimulate emotional intelligenc

Middle grade books are crucial as they act as an emotional and developmental bridge for pre-teens. They help readers navigate shifting identities, complex friendships, and family dynamics while offering a safe, age-appropriate space to process real-w

Non-fiction is grounded in history, science, biography, and philosophy. Unlike fiction, which is rooted in imagination, non-fiction aims to inform, educate, and explore reality.
The best non-fiction works read like gripping novels, offering profound

Young adulthood is defined by unparalleled personal freedom, the thrill of self-discovery, and the ability to shape your own future. It is a dynamic time to build your own routines, develop deep relationships, and boldly explore new interests without

Fiction books offer a powerful blend of escapism and cognitive stimulation. They allow readers to safely explore new worlds, boost emotional intelligence, and build deep empathy by experiencing life through the eyes of diverse characters.
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Join us in welcoming Laurie, Sara, David, and Steven to our Festival family of 2026 confirmed presenters!
Laurie Frankel - Enormous Wings (Fiction)
Sara Maurer - A Good Animal (Fiction)
David Heska Wanbli Weiden - Wisdom Corner (Fiction)
Steven Weinb

📢SAVE THE DATE!
Held in beautiful Harbor Springs, Michigan, the Festival is a three-day celebration of readers, writers, books, and the literary craft.
We feature up to 50 nationally published authors and illustrators in sessions including eight ge

In the spirit of presenting unique programming for each and every Festival, our keynote for the 11th annual Festival is the incomparable rozchast. Roz's art humorously records and visualizes the anxieties, superstitions, furies, insecurities, and sur

Mark your calendar for Thursday, July 16th at 9 A.M. for the beginning of Registration & Tickets Sale!
See our Confirmed Presenter List here👇
hsfotb.org/2026presenters

The best part of having poetry authors at our book festival is the intimate, emotional resonance they bring to the event. By delivering powerful live performances and engaging in open-mic sessions, poets break down the traditional author-audience div

The author committee has been hard at work, and we can’t wait to share this incredible lineup with you! It's time to read!
See our author lineup here👇
hsfotb.org/2026presenters

We’re deeply grateful to everyone who joined our 6th Annual One Bay, One Book event featuring Arshay Cooper on May 7 at Nubs Nob.

Arshay’s visit to Harbor Springs was truly inspiring for both students and the broader community. On Thursd

It was so great to have @briannehfarley at our 2025 festival! The way she connected with our young readers was amazing, and it was great to see that even the parents enjoyed her readings.
Learn more about Brianne at briannefarley.com

World building is the creation of a fantasy or science fiction universe. It not only sets the backdrop for the plot, but it informs the very place in which the characters exist. In middle-grade literature, this idea transcends genre. Young readers de

Many remember Arshay Cooper at the 2021 Festival with both his book and film adaption, A MOST BEAUTIFUL THING: THE TRUE STORY OF THE FIRST ALL-BLACK HIGH SCHOOL ROWING TEAM. Now, he returns to discuss his new book, LET ME BE REAL WITH YOU: INSPIRING

What a great conversation with @nnediokorafor and Karen Russel during "The Future Is Speculative" session at our 2025 festival! Their stunning novels display the full force of how fiction can change our brains and our hearts!

📢Last call for all artists to submit an original work of art or image for the 2026 Festival. The selected work will be featured on the poster, program cover, and other collateral materials related to the 2026 Festival! Deadline to submit your artwor

📢Only two weeks left artists! 👨&zwj;🎨👩🏻&zwj;🎨
Submit an original work of art or image for the 2026 Festival. The selected work will be featured on the poster, program cover, and other collateral materials related to the 2026 Festival!
The winne

We are only one month away from our One Bay One Book Community Reads Event Sponsored by @harbor_inc and The Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce at @nubsnob!
Arshay Cooper is a #1 national bestselling author, rower, and speaker who turned advers