Hill Country Literary Festival
Free events and author talks for all ages!
March 8, 2025
Mammen Family Public Library
For Adults
Join us for a full day of author panels, book sales, workshops, and more!
All events, programs, and activities are free. Books must be purchased from Twig, our bookseller, or directly from the authors on-site.
For Teens
Teens ages 13-18 can join us for an exciting adventure in our Teen Escape Room, where you and your friends can solve puzzles and unlock mysteries together! Put your bookish knowledge to the test in a thrilling round of Trivia. Plus, unleash your creativity at our Teen Zine Studio, where you can express yourself through writing and art and even create your own zine to take home!
For Kids
Don’t miss our 10am Keynote Session: Battle of the Genres with Kari Lavelle and Lindsay Leslie! Book Signings to follow!
Kids can enjoy Storytime from local authors all day long!
All events, programs, and activities are free. Books must be purchased from Twig, our bookseller, or directly from the authors on-site.
Children’s Author & Keynote Speaker
Kari Lavelle
Children’s Author & Keynote Speaker
Lindsay Leslie
Author & Keynote Speaker
May Cobb
Author & Keynote Speaker
Katie Gutierrez
Featured Authors
Lori Mammen
Moderator
Scott Semegran
Author
Laurie Roath Frazier
Author
David Barkalow
Author
M. Keil Hackley
Author
Paths to Publishing Panel
Johnny Compton
Author
Isa Arsén
Author
Fiction Panel
Josh Rountree
Author
Fiction Panel
Jenny Browne
Author
Poetry Panel
Lucy Griffith
Author
Poetry Panel
Octavio Quintanilla
Author
Poetry Panel
Curtis Bauer
Author
Poetry Panel
Juli Berwald
Author
Nature Nonfiction Panel
Christopher Brown
Author
Nature Nonfiction Panel
Tara Chapman
Author
Monika Maeckle
Author
Nature Nonfiction Panel
Sarah Becan
Author
Illustrator Panel
Kat Fajardo
Author
Illustrator Panel
Lalena Fisher
Author
Illustrator Panel
Vanessa Roeder
Author
Illustrator Panel
Kristin Wauson
Author
Illustrator Panel
All activities are free to attend for all ages.
Meet the Authors
Book Sales
Interactive Workshops
Local Author Storytime
Join us for storytime with local authors all day in the Children’s Storybook Area. View the storytime schedule below (subject to change):
11:30am: The Book of Ellie – Jocelynn Mitchell;
11:45am: The Prickly Poodle – Anna Meadors; 12:00pm: We Ate Dinner at Grandma & Grandpa’s House – Dr. LeAnna Hale-Ball;
12:15pm: All Types of Hair – Ehizogie Ero-Brown; 12:30pm: I Wish I was a Monkey – Lisa Iacoletti; 12:45pm: I Wish I was a Lion – Lisa Iacoletti; 1:00pm Benjamin Goes to School – Monique Randle; 1:15pm Lina the Javelina – Eric Morse; 1:30pm: Finely Finds Her Way by Sharon Miller; 1:45pm: Lupita’s Brown Ballet Slippers – Steena Hernandez; 2:00pm: Dog & Butterfly by Julie Jones; 2:15pm: Sabor Cariba by Melissa Mendez.
Food Trucks
Local Author Meet & Greet
Stop by the FOL Event Tent from 11:15am-1:00pm for a local author meet & greet! Meet over a dozen local authors, learn about their works, and purchase their books.
Local Authors Attending (subject to change):
Jerry Whitus; Rosanne Gray; Deborah Wesloh; Judy Watters; Eric Morse; Elizabeth Trevino; DeDe Gale; Caesar Kavadoy; Sariah Swartz; Mark Caples; Barbara Thomason; Steena Hernandez; Austin Bower; John Orchard; Megan Chapman; Sharon Miller; and Melissa Mendez.
Questions?
Q.How do I become a sponsor of for the 2025 Literary Festival?
A. If you would like to sponsor the 2025 Literary Festival, please email litfest@mfplibrary.org
Q. I’m a local author, how do I get involved?
A. We are currently accepting local authors to partcipate in the Local Author Meet & Greet. If you are a local author who would like to partcipate please send us your name, contact information, book title, and website. For more information or to sign up; please email litfest@mfplibrary.org.
Q. Can I be a vendor at the 2025 Literary Festival?
A. The library will have a vendor area for those selling literary merchandise and bookish wares. Email litfest@mfplibrary.org for more information.
Q. I can only stay for part of the day. Is that okay?
A. Absolutely! Stay for as much or as little of the day as you’d like, or come and go when you please!
Q. Where do I park?
A. Mammen Family Public Library has plenty of on-site parking!
Q. Can I volunteer?
A. Yes! Volunteers will help make our festival a success! Volunteers will serve in a variety of capacities: helping with set-up and break-down of the festival, acting as runners for authors and festival staff, assisting attendees with directions, and more. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. Click here to view the different volunteer positions needed. For more information or to sign up; please email litfest@mfplibrary.org.