all day
Family Activities, Entertainment & Food
Bring the Whole Family!
In addition to author panels, this family-friendly Festival offers plenty to do for both grown-ups and younger readers.
The Festival features:
- A huge used book sale with thousands of books of every genre
- ComicKey!
- Live music and entertainment
- Amazing raffle items
- Children’s activities, book sales and authors
- Tea parties
Family Entertainment
in the Amphitheater
10:00 a.m.-11:00 A.m. - Club SciKidz
Join Club Scikidz for an engaging science show. Learn about the environment and the effect Styrofoam has in landfills. Explore chemical reactions by launching some rockets. See the effects of acids and bases and experiment with some neat color changes. Visit their website at www.clubscikidzmd.com
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - LOUIS THE MAGICIAN
Louis the Magician delivers a high-energy, interactive magic show filled with laughter, surprises and unforgettable moments. His engaging performance keeps kids on the edge of their seats with mind-blowing tricks, silly comedy and plenty of audience participation. With years of experience entertaining children, Louis creates a magical experience that leaves everyone amazed and wanting more! Visit his website at www.childtimemagic.com
12:00-1:00 p.m. - Klohverleaf dance academy
Experience the artistry and excitement of the Klohverleaf Dance Academy! Known for their dynamic performances and dedication to excellence, Klohverleaf dancers blend precision, passion and creativity in every routine. From ballet to hip-hop and beyond, their showcase will captivate audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this inspiring performance that celebrates movement, music and the joy dance! Visit their website at www.klohverleafdance.com
1:00-2:00 p.m. - school of rock
Get ready to rock! School of Rock Annapolis is bringing their talented young musicians to the Annapolis Book Festival for an electrifying performance. Known for their dynamic live shows and commitment to music education, School of Rock empowers students of all ages to develop their skills and confidence through performance-based learning. Whether you're a fan of classic rock, pop, or alternative hits, their set is sure to get the crowd moving. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see the next generation of rock stars in action! Visit their website at www.schoolofrock.com
2:00-3:00 p.m. - ECO ADVENTURES
Eco Adventures brings its Animal Adaptations and Habitats program to the Festival. Survival of the fittest is what this world is all about! What better way to learn about survival than to see the coolest adaptations animals have to offer—from glow-in-the-dark animals to quills and spines, poison and venom, and even slime. What are the best adaptations for each habitat—desert, rainforests, aquatic, wetlands? The world is ever-changing and only the animals that can adapt can survive. Visit their website at www.EcoAdventures.org
3:00-4:00 p.m. - Larry tye - The Jazzmen
Larry Tye, author of The Jazzmen will be in the Amphitheater discussing his fascinating book about jazz legends, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie. The hour will open with musician, Cornelius Young, playing some jazz favorites. Grab a seat and enjoy! Moderated by Garnet Mowatt
4:00-5:00 p.m. - Key school jazz band
Food Trucks!
Tea Time Tales: Celebrating Colonial Maryland & Indigenous Roots
For children ages 4-8
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Parties are at 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Each party lasts one houR
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first school building
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DECAFFEINATED TEA AND LIGHT SNACKS WILL BE SERVED
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Tickets are $25
We are turning back the clocks and traveling to the earliest days of Maryland, paying tribute to Indigenous cultures in the United States as well as early colonists. Children will enjoy the Cherokee legend of How the Spirit Dog Made the Milky Way shared in the oral tradition around a plush campfire where the attendees become essential participants in the story as we scare the large Spirit Dog away from our stores of corn. We will prepare whole leaf, decaffeinated tea together served in acacia wood tea cups to model Indigenous tea rituals, and provide natural clay to create pinch pots, a hand-building tradition used by many Indigenous peoples.
Then we will gather around to share the story of The Baker's Dozen, a popular story throughout the original thirteen colonies. The story revolves around a Dutch baker in New York and his mischievous antics that led to the creation of the "baker's dozen." We will sip a second type of decaffeinated tea from porcelain tea cups reminiscent of Colonial tea sets and create a wonderful craft.
Children's Book Authors
in the First School Building
12:00 -1:00 P.M. - Story time with Susan Stockdale - Don't Eat the Cleaners!: Tiny Fish with a Big Job
for children in Preschool- Grade 3
Nikole Hannah-Jones
Debra Whitman
Larry Tye
John W. Miller
Philip Greene
