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R.L. Stine Draws a Record 5,000-Plus to Charleston as West Virginia Book Festival Balances Star Power With Local Roots

The 23rd annual West Virginia Book Festival achieved record-breaking attendance, drawing over 5,000 visitors, largely attributed to the star power of children's horror novelist R.L. Stine. The event successfully balanced this national draw with its ongoing commitment to showcasing local authors and fostering community literary engagement.

Amelia Frost· Oct 25· 4 min read
Fire, Water, and Earth Become Storybook Characters in Short Stuff’s Elemental Explorers

Fire, Water, and Earth Become Storybook Characters in Short Stuff’s Elemental Explorers

Sponsored by Short Stuff · Nov 12
Ravens, Witches, and Cemetery Gates Await in JoeandCoSupplyStore’s Gothic Coloring Books

Ravens, Witches, and Cemetery Gates Await in JoeandCoSupplyStore’s Gothic Coloring Books

Sponsored by JoeandCoSupplyStore · Nov 4
What Drives Will Isnady—And What It Means for "Vined by Grace"

What Drives Will Isnady—And What It Means for "Vined by Grace"

Sponsored by Will Isnady · Oct 13
What Makes Media-Literate Readers Pick L. Reynolds Jr.: 5 Honest Reasons

What Makes Media-Literate Readers Pick L. Reynolds Jr.: 5 Honest Reasons

Sponsored by L. Reynolds Jr. · Oct 6
Jason Hill's Social Hill Earned Critical Attention for Voice, Humor, and Honesty

Jason Hill's Social Hill Earned Critical Attention for Voice, Humor, and Honesty

Author Jason Hill is building a reputation for crafting novels that are as unsettling as they are compelling. His book, Social Hill , has earned attention for its distinct narrative approach, which brand materials note w…

Sponsored by Jason Hill· Oct 5· 6 min
Cori Winrock's award-winning book 'Alterations' displayed prominently, with a subtle hint of the Bellingham skyline in the background.

Cori Winrock's 'Alterations' Wins Creative Nonfiction Award

While Seattle authors secured 21 of the 41 finalist spots for the 2026 Washington State Book Awards, the first two announced winners hail from Bellingham and Spokane.

Amelia Frost· Sep 19· 3 min