The San Antonio Book Festival is set to showcase new literary works from more than 100 authors at its free, day-long event on Saturday, April 11.

The annual event serves as a significant cultural gathering for the region, connecting authors with a broad public audience. According to event information from TPR, the festival’s stated mission is to "reach readers in every corner of the city and celebrate a culture of books, of reading and literary life." The inclusion of nationally recognized figures alongside debut and regional writers highlights the festival's growing profile and its role in the broader literary landscape. This year's event also marks the first time that children's picture book characters will be present, a new feature aimed at engaging younger readers and families.

What We Know So Far

  • The San Antonio Book Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to TPR.
  • The event is free to the public and will be held across the grounds of the Central Library and the UT San Antonio southwest campus.
  • More than 110 authors are expected to attend and present their new books, TPR reported.
  • Jenna Bush Hager, host of "Today" and the "Read With Jenna" book club, will appear in conversation with debut novelist Juliet Faithfull, according to the San Antonio Express-News.
  • Children's picture book characters will make their first-ever appearance at the festival, according to a report from TPR.

Who are the Featured Authors at the San Antonio Book Festival?

While the festival reportedly features a lineup of over 110 authors spanning various genres, a key session highlighted in early reports involves a conversation between a prominent media personality and a debut author. According to the San Antonio Express-News, Jenna Bush Hager is bringing first-time novelist Juliet Faithfull to the festival. Faithfull is scheduled to discuss her debut novel in a public conversation moderated by Hager, whose "Read With Jenna" book club has become an influential platform for both established and emerging writers.