Get ready for a literary celebration at the St. Pete Reads! Lit Fest, happening on Saturday, November 2 at the Woodson African American Museum (2240 9th Ave S). Click here for all the event information.
The event kicks off at 10:00am, inviting book lovers of all ages to dive into a world of stories, author meet-and-greets, and engaging discussions. Hosted by the Cultured Books Literacy Foundation, this festival promises a full day of reading fun in collaboration with The Woodson African American Museum of Florida, the St. Petersburg Library System, Florida Humanities, and the Gobioff Foundation.
Storytime with great authors in St. Pete
The festival’s highlight features a lineup of award-winning authors, including the much-anticipated return of Winsome Bingham. Known for The Walk and Soul Food Sunday, Bingham once wrote at St. Pete’s own James Weldon Johnson Library. She’ll share her latest stories with the community through two storytime sessions in the Legacy Gardens’ Story Stage. Catch her reading The Walk at 10:15am and Missing Mama at 2:15pm, as she brings tales of family, tradition, and love to life.
Local author Nicole D. Collier, acclaimed for The Many Fortunes of Maya and Just Right Jillian, will also join the festivities. She’ll present her newest work, The Best Friend Bracelet, which explores the beauty and complexities of friendship. Collier’s author talk begins at 10:00am in the Gallery, offering insight into the special bonds that connect us, symbolized by a simple bracelet.
Fall in love with reading at this festival
Another standout guest, Derrick Barnes, known for Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, I Am Every Good Thing, and the popular King of Kindergarten series, will introduce his latest book, Like Lava In My Veins. Blending comic book energy with picture book charm, Like Lava In My Veins follows Bobby Beacon’s journey and the power of staying calm and kind. Join Barnes for an engaging discussion about his new hero in the Gallery at 2:00pm.
With a full day of literary experiences, the St. Pete Reads! Lit Fest offers a unique chance to connect with authors, discover new stories, and celebrate the joy of reading. Admission is free, making it the perfect outing for families, bookworms, and anyone looking to experience the magic of literature. Don’t miss this chance to join the St. Pete community for a day of storytelling and inspiration.
NOMAD Studio will host their drop-in art studio, and once again, the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association will lead a jazz storytime. 
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