Melbourne Kids Book Fest

2nd - 3rd October 2026

Bringing children and storytellers together on the banks of Birrarung

And that’s a wrap on Melbourne Kids Book Fest 2026…

A huge thank you to all the young readers who joined us and to all the children’s book creators who helped create two magical days of books and storytelling. We hope you can join us next time!

Book Fest Authors and Illustrators

Melbourne Kids Book Fest is presented by:

Advisory Committee:

Jaye Chin-Dusting (Owner,May Martin Bookshop), Kat Matthews (Manager, Mary Martin Bookshop)

Adrea Rowe (Children’s Author), Nicole Wapling (Primary School Librarian)

The 2026 Melbourne Kids Book Fest was made possible by a Penguin Children’s Bookseller Grant.

With additional support from: