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August 14 to 23, 2026
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Come and meet the Illinois Reads Authors at the Illinois State Fair from August 14-23, 2026 in the tent of Illinois Secretary of State and Honorary Chair of Illinois Reads, Alexi Giannoulias! Don't miss this amazing opportunity while you are visiting the State Fair!
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Illinois Reads has partnered with the Illinois Secretary of State and the Illinois Center for the Book at the Illinois State Library to promote the 2026 Family Reading Night. Family Reading Night is an annual statewide event held the third Thursday in November to encourage families to spend quality time reading together. Each year, posters and bookmarks are made available for libraries, schools, youth and literacy organizations to promote their Family Reading Night Program. Plan now to create a Family Reading Night program in your area. For more information, visit the Family Reading Night webpage.
Saturday, April 10, 2027
On Saturday, April 10, 2027, the Illinois Reading Council is planning to hold the Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Festival from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Wilmington Middle School, in Wilmington, Illinois. Plan now to bring your families, students, and all book lovers to this fun and free event. Many authors will be present. Bring your books and have them signed at this event! Books will also be available for purchase from Anderson’s Bookshops. Check out the Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Festival pages for more information.
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