Join us for an engaging evening as we launch the 2024 Festival of Books in the Alleghenies at our Keynote Author Reception, “An Evening with Jennifer Haigh.” Celebrate the power of literacy and support our mission to bring books into the lives of children across three counties.
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages while listening to a keynote speech by New York Times bestselling author and Cambria County native, Jennifer Haigh, known for her acclaimed novels “Baker Towers” and “Heat & Light.” As a special gift, all attendees will receive a book by Ms. Haigh.
Learn more about Jennifer and her books at www.jennifer-haigh.com.
The evening will also feature a silent auction, with all proceeds benefiting the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Bedford, Cambria, and Somerset counties.
Help us reach our fundraising goal of $6,000 to sponsor 225 children in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of young readers.
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Festival of Books in the Alleghenies
Get updates and exclusive information about the festival, children’s activites, and featured authors!
Bring the whole family to find your next favorite reads at the Festival of Books in the Alleghenies at Veterans Park in downtown Ebensburg, PA, on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Visit the Info Tent and pick up the Festival program and map to help you plan your day, then enjoy visiting the local and regional authors, the events for writers and for readers, fun and educational kids’ activities, and tasty food trucks.
You can also plan in advance by seeing who are the Featured Authors at the 2024 Festival of Books. As you’ll see, they cover a wide array of story genres for readers of all ages. There’s something for everyone!
Take a look at when you can have a seat and hear the Featured Authors reading an excerpt of their latest books.
Don’t miss out on the full, fun, educational, and creative Children’s program. Children of all ages are welcome, and all activities are free.
Be sure to check out our 2024 Vendors who bring books, media, and delicious treats.
Are you a writer or curious about becoming a writer? This year we’re proud to present a full schedule of workshops in our Writing Activity Tent.
Please do visit our generous 2024 Sponsors. We truly couldn’t do it without them!
2023 Festival of Books in the Alleghenies
Our Friday Keynote Author Fundraiser event in 2023
featuring bestselling author
Russell Shorto
raised $4,500 to support the
Dolly Parton Imagination Libraries
in Cambria, Bedford, and Somerset counties.
Many thanks to everyone who made this possible!
2025 Featured Author Applications
Are Open!
Every year, the Festival of Books in the Alleghenies aims to bring a diverse mix of authors from a variety of genres, disciplines, heritages, cultures and more.
If you’re an author interested in participating as a featured author in 2024, apply here.
Applications are being accepted June 1 – 30.